Title:  Senior Advisor, Cabinet and Legislation

About us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. 

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all. 

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work. 

People, Legal and Governance provides 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

*This is a Fixed Term Position until February 2027*

Key Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong strategic planning, critical thinking, and project delivery skills, with the ability to translate organisational goals into effective actions. They will excel in stakeholder management and collaboration, building trusted relationships across teams and ensuring alignment with organisational priorities. With proven experience leading teams and adapting to changing priorities, they will bring sound judgement, discretion, and excellent interpersonal skills to deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex and sensitive environment.

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Position accountabilities

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Advisor, Cabinet Committees to play a key role in supporting the department’s Cabinet and Cabinet Committee operations.

In this pivotal role, you will provide authoritative advice to the department, public entities and Ministers’ Offices on matters relating to Cabinet and administrative policy. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the department’s Cabinet business, ensuring the timely and high-quality preparation, allocation and assurance of Cabinet documents.

As a trusted advisor, you will work closely with the Cabinet Services Manager to drive the implementation and continuous improvement of CabX, strengthening governance and streamlining Cabinet processes. You will also lead the development of guidelines, systems and training materials to enhance understanding of Cabinet and parliamentary procedures across the department and its stakeholders.

This role requires a skilled communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across the department, agencies and Ministers’ Offices. You will lead and mentor a small team to ensure effective support to Ministers, the Secretary and Executives, while contributing to the broader work of the Ministerial and Government Services Branch.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of Cabinet and parliamentary processes, exceptional attention to detail, and demonstrated experience managing complex governance or policy functions. You will be proactive, adaptable and collaborative, with a strong commitment to delivering excellence in public administration.

Join us and contribute to shaping effective governance and decision-making at the heart of Victoria’s transport and planning portfolio.

Qualifications and experience

Mandatory

 – Demonstrated sound experience working with Cabinet processes, i.e. Cabinet submissions, approvals, related sign-off and allocation requirements.

– Proven understanding of the Budget Bid process and the Legislation Program process, including the coordination and preparation of documentation for Executive Government consideration.

– Experience liaising with central agencies and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of Cabinet, budget and legislative materials.

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

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.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 14th November 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. 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 Courtney Knox - Cabinet Services Manager via 0409050486.

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