Title:  Senior Adviser, Cabinet Information

The Senior Adviser, Cabinet Information has a crucial role in ensuring continuous alignment of Cabinet-in-Confidence (CiC) policy and procedure with Executive Government and statutory requirements. You will have an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills and gain a valuable understanding of DPC’s role as a central agency and government accountability requirements.

The role will suit a professional and highly organised individual, with a commitment to service excellence. The successful applicant will have a thorough understanding of government processes and the ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships within the department and across the public service.

You will use your excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with stakeholders from across departments, Ministerial offices, the Victorian Auditor General’s Office (VAGO), and the Public Records Office of Victoria (PROV). You will handle requests and provide guidance and advice on access and provision of CIC documentation, coordinate annual transfer of CIC records to PROV and Caretaker requirements in election years. Strong attention to detail and professional integrity are required to work with complex and highly confidential documents.

For further information and key selection criteria, please see the Position Description.

The closing date for this position is Sunday, 29 March 2026.

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

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 two pages)
• a copy of your Victorian practising certificate.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated. 

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.