Title:  Cabinet Services Advisor

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

People, Legal & Governance is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning and is responsible for providing business-enabling people and corporate services functions to drive a high-performance culture and to support integrated operations.

About the Role 
Full time – Fixed Term (26/02/2026)

The Cabinet Services Advisor is responsible for managing the department’s Cabinet Committee business. It is also responsible for providing specialist advice to the Ministers’ offices, the Secretary, Executives and senior staff on Cabinet processes and protocols.

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Position Outcomes

• Provide support for the department’s Cabinet, Cabinet Committees and legislative processes, including coordinating and preparing documents and maintaining sound records management of confidential and sensitive material.
• Liaise with and provide high quality advice to senior departmental staff, Ministers’ offices, other Victorian Government Departments and particularly the central agencies of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Department of Treasury and Finance on all DTP related Cabinet and Cabinet Committee matters.
• Ensure the department’s Cabinet in Confidence (CIC) material is of a high quality and meets internal and DPC compliance requirements in regard to timeframes and format.
• Build and maintain effective relationships for gathering and disseminating information within DTP, Cabinet Secretariat, the Ministers’ Offices and other government departments.
• Assist with the training and development of Cabinet Services staff in the full range of tasks undertaken by the unit and deliver training session to DTP staff on process matters.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The Cabinet Services Advisor will demonstrate a deep understanding of Government processes, systems, and Cabinet or similar support services, applying their expertise to ensure efficient and effective outcomes. They will bring excellent organisational skills and work collaboratively within a team to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines. With strong verbal and written communication abilities, including keen attention to detail, the Advisor will build and maintain productive relationships across the department, Ministers’ offices, and other government agencies. Operating with discretion and sound judgement, the Advisor will manage sensitive and confidential issues under pressure while contributing innovative ideas and showing flexibility in delivering practical, solutions-focused outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Desirable

• Good understanding of polices and issues in the DTP portfolio, as well as the Government’s overall policy objectives.
• Ability to provide high level advice on procedures and requirements in relation to Cabinet and Ministerial matters. 
• Thorough knowledge and experience of Cabinet, legislative and Ministerial processes..

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable 
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)

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Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday 13 July 2025.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.

For more information, contact Vaia Lambrou, Principal Program Advisor via vaia.f.lambrou@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

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