Strategic Advisor: Policy & Cabinet Liaison

Careers; Victoria; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria seeks a Strategic Advisor to provide high-level coordination and strategic advice to the Secretary. The role will coordinate briefings, Cabinet submissions and ministerial papers, ensuring joined-up public policy advice and a whole-of-government perspective.

The role also drafts speeches and maintains relationships across the department, reporting to the Executive Director, Office of the Secretary.

Qualifications

• Understanding of policy issues across the department and government.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Excellent relationship management skills to negotiate with senior staff and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and high organisational awareness.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategically coordinate, review and quality assure briefings, correspondence and Cabinet submissions for the Secretary and ministers.
• Perform the secretariat for regular meetings with ministers, including preparing the agenda, papers, minutes and action items.
• Coordinate Cabinet processes within the Office, ensuring whole-of-government and whole-of-department issues are addressed as necessary.
• Draft speeches, presentations and advice for the Secretary on strategic issues and key events.
• Establish and maintain relationships at all levels across the department.

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Department of Education Victoria seeks a Strategic Advisor to provide high-level coordination and strategic advice to the Secretary. The role will coordinate briefings, Cabinet submissions and ministerial papers, ensuring joined-up public policy advice and a whole-of-government perspective.

The role also drafts speeches and maintains relationships across the department, reporting to the Executive Director, Office of the Secretary.