Title: Principal Advisor
Principal Advisor – VPS6 – Ongoing / Full time (Flexible/Hybrid – 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne)
What you’ll do
In this role, you will provide high-level strategic advice and coordination support to the Commissioner, working across the Victorian Public Sector Commission’s Executive Management Board and the broader Commission to drive strategic alignment, effective governance and consistent practice. You will provide timely and considered advice on complex and emerging issues, coordinate divisional and whole-of-Commission priorities, and lead priority projects and organisational reform.
Working closely with the Commissioner and VPSC leadership team, you will connect strategy, planning, performance and regulatory priorities to ensure key initiatives are coordinated and progressed effectively. You will also support executive governance through the coordination of Commission papers, briefings, correspondence and secretariat functions for key committees.
Who we’re looking for
This role is well suited to an experienced strategic adviser who can quickly understand complex issues, provide clear and considered advice, and coordinate high-priority work across multiple stakeholders. We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience providing strategic advice and coordination support to senior executives, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across an organisation.
You will bring strong planning and organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to work confidently with sensitive and competing priorities. An understanding of Victorian public sector governance, accountability and regulatory frameworks will be highly valued, as will experience working in the Victorian Public Service or a regulatory environment.
Who we are
The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.
Why you should join us
We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.
You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government’s strategic priorities.
We offer:
- Flexible and hybrid work
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives
- Inclusive work environment, including workplace adjustments
How to apply
Applications including a cover letter with your resume, outlining your skills, knowledge and qualities that will make you a success within the VPSC are to be submitted online by selecting the ‘Apply Now” button.
For further information and key selection criteria, please see the Position Description.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 18 October 2026
Request for reasonable adjustments
The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.
Other relevant information
A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.
Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.
