Utilise your administrative expertise to provide support and advice to Ministerial Services and Coordination An ongoing, fixed-term opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service VPS Grade 4: $ 97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation. About the Business Unit: Ministerial Services is responsible for, among other things, statutory appointments, the coordination of Cabinet and Committees, Parliament and legislation, coordination of DJCS entity annual reports, and departmental liaison staff in Ministerial Offices. About the Role: The Adviser position is varied and will at times lead the coordination of Parliamentary Matters, Annual Report business. The Adviser will also be across the development of products for Cabinet, Committees, and the Legislation Program to ensure timely deliverables for ministerial offices, deputy secretaries and the Secretary. They will provide whole of department coordination and strategic advice on authoritative briefs, discussion papers and reports for the departments ministers and other senior departmental officers on highly complex, sensitive, and emerging issues within demanding timeframes. Some of your duties will include: Overseeing the coordination of Parliamentary business, including the tabling of documents and Government responses Providing authoritative advice and specialist administrative and corporate support across the department on Cabinet and Committee processes and procedures Working in close partnership with policy and operational areas across DJCS, and with other government departments to inform holistic advice, with a whole of department/justice view. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About You: As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Understanding of Parliamentary, Cabinet and Committee and legislative processes, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in restrictive timeframes Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office applications and TRIM Demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate amongst different stakeholders Understanding of the business and processes of government, or other complex administrative processes, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge. Qualifications/Requirements: A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable. How to Apply: Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles). If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
