Title:  Assistant Clerk and Policy Officer

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Cabinet and Governance Branch in the Public Administration Group as Assistant Clerk and Policy Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Cabinet and Governance Branch provides high-quality strategic analysis and advice on matters relating to the operation of the Westminster system in Victoria within Australia’s federal system. It provides advice on public sector administration and workforce matters and the institutions of government, including the Office of the Governor, Parliament, Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Commission, the Victorian Public Sector Commission and the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel. The Branch is also responsible for supporting the Victorian Government’s intergovernmental relationships including through the coordination of Victoria’s participation in intergovernmental forums.

The Assistant Clerk and Policy Officer performs two crucial functions. The role supports the Clerk of the Executive Council to manage the operation of the Executive Council and provides advice on and coordinates the Department’s parliamentary support to the Premier and DPC ministers.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will bring:

• Well-developed policy skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to make sense of large volumes of complex information quickly
• Highly developed written communication skills
• Proven organisational skills, and
• Well-developed stakeholder management skills.

For more details regarding this position, please see the Position Description, including the key selection criteria to be addressed in your application.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Applications for this position will close at midnight on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

How to apply:
Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.