Classification: VPS-4 Salary: $97,955 – $111,142 (plus superannuation) Fixed term – 6 months Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available) The Role The Business Adviser provides comprehensive business support and advice to the Office of the Chief Communications Officer and delivers an effective business management service, support and advice function for the broader Strategic Communications Branch. The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of business improvement projects, workforce planning, work effectively as a member of a team and undertake a wide variety of work across the branch. Main accountabilities: Provide a range of administrative and business management support services to the branch including onboarding and offboarding of staff, recruitment planning and advice, maintenance of accurate human resources and workforce data records, finance processing and advice, and leading the proper maintenance of equipment and asset registers. Establish new systems and ways of working to support the strengthening of business support functions for the branch, including design and implementation of business improvement projects and creation of high-quality reports and documents for decision makers. Develop and maintain effective communication with relevant departmental stakeholders and business partners to facilitate effective service delivery and advice, ensuring communication channels and information is shared and easily accessible to meet user requirements. Contribute proactively to issues management within the branch, recommend options and solutions, ensure that solutions are properly implemented and communicated, and provide advice and support to the Principal Strategic Adviser and Chief Communications Officer regarding branch operations including human resources, recruitment, record keeping, finance and asset management. The Team The position of Business Adviser forms part of the Strategic Communications Branch within the Office of the Secretary Group . The Office of the Secretary provides high-level support to the Secretary in leading and managing the department's statutory responsibilities, strategic governance and ministerial commitments. It facilitates executive decision-making and cross-government coordination, oversees core departmental functions, and ensures delivery of key strategic initiatives. Strategic Communications is responsible for building the department's reputation and delivering on the DJSIR purpose by raising the profile of key initiatives, investments and programs. The Branch delivers communications policy and governance, media pipelines, communications strategy and issues management, corporate communications support (including internal, corporate and emergency communications), and selected communications services on a cost recovery basis. About You You will use your initiative and leadership by being proactive and self-starting, taking responsibility for your actions and managing problems or roadblocks independently. You will apply well-developed organisational and planning skills and demonstrate the ability to effectively manage and support branch operations and business functions in a collaborative manner to achieve the objectives of the branch. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Sandra Harvie, Senior Executive Assistant , on 0448 390 120 or sandra.harvie@ecodev.vic.gov.au . The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description. Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. How to Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications close at 23:59 pm on 3 March 2026 .
