Title:  Senior Advisor, Parliament and PAEC

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. 

DTP Legal provides legal, legislative, commercial, information access and policy advice and support to the Secretary, Department and its Ministers in the achievement of the transport and planning system’s vision, objectives and decision-making principles

About the role

This position is responsible for managing the department’s parliamentary business including PAEC. Leading a small team, the position is also responsible for providing authoritative advice to Ministers and executive offices on all parliamentary processes and protocols, including PAEC. This position works as part of a team and closely with Ministers’ offices, the Secretary’s office and with executives and teams across the department and its agencies to ensure the delivery of efficient, high quality, timely and coordinated advice and service to our Ministers and the Secretary.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to lead and engage teams, build productive stakeholder relationships, and adapt communication styles to suit diverse audiences. Success relies on applying critical thinking to deliver innovative, practical solutions that improve outcomes and efficiency, while constructively managing performance and maintaining high service standards. A proactive mindset toward continuous improvement and a commitment to fostering collaboration will be key to thriving in this position.

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Personal Attributes

The team operates in a high-trust, collaborative environment where attention to detail, sound judgement and a proactive mindset are essential. On a personal level, the successful applicant will be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, adaptable in navigating complex processes, and committed to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.

Position accountabilities

• Lead a small team managing the daily parliamentary and PAEC operations, ensuring quality and accuracy in documentation.
• Develop and improve guidelines, procedures, and systems to support Ministers, the Secretary, and executives.
• Provide expert advice on parliamentary administrative policies to the department and Ministers’ offices.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective collaboration.

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 21 August 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 Evan Spurway at evan.spurway@transport.vic.gov.au

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