Title:  Cabinet Services Advisor

About Us  

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.  

People, Legal and Governance provide business-enabling people, legal and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture; timely and accessible legal advice and services; and to support integrated operations and portfolio wide programs.   

About the role  

The Cabinet Services Advisor role is responsible for managing the department’s Cabinet and Cabinet Committee business and provides expert advice on Cabinet processes and protocols. This role involves the coordination and preparation Cabinet and legislative documents. The role also helps to ensure that Cabinet material complies with strict cabinet-in-confidence rules, whilst ensuring, quality and compliance is maintained.  Senior stakeholders include the department’s Ministers’ offices, senior executives and central agencies, therefore the incumbent will be required to build and maintain strong relationships across all areas of government. Additionally, the role requires accurate record keeping and a focus on continuous improvement to internal processes to enhanced service delivery.

 What we’re looking for 

This role requires strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret guidelines and develop practical solutions, seeking input where needed. You will bring sound data analysis capability, using appropriate data sources, visualisation techniques and tools such as Excel to support decision making. You understand organisational context and respond effectively to internal pressures and priorities. Strong stakeholder engagement skills enable you to collaborate with users and experts to design and test solutions. You are adaptable, respond positively to changing priorities and work effectively across teams. Well-developed organisational skills will allow you to manage competing deadlines and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

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Qualifications and experience  

Desirable  

• Relevant degree in public administration or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to provide high level advice on procedures and requirements in relation to Cabinet and Ministerial matters. 
• Knowledge and experience of Cabinet, legislative and Ministerial processes.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge in Government processes and systems and Cabinet or similar support services.

 Pre-employment checks and employment conditions   

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.  

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.  

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.  

How to apply  

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 7 May 2026.   

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.  

For further information about the role, please contact Sonya Shepard, Senior Advisor, Cabinet and Legislation], via sonya.shepard@transport.vic.gov.au  

Redeployees  
If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy 

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