Advisor

• Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term role: Until 30 June 2027
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Advisor plays a vital role in the Office of the Deputy Secretary, providing high quality administrative and policy support and coordinating cross-cutting activities across the Group and contributes to the delivery of internal and external priorities.

The responsibilities of the Advisor will include:

• Providing high level administrative and executive support to the Deputy Secretary and Office of Deputy Secretary, including preparing and reviewing briefs, correspondence, reports and office priorities, and undertaking research and analysis on a wide range of complex matters.
• Providing high level authoritative advice on complex and sensitive issues to senior management and key stakeholders
• Managing group-wide coordination of PPQs and other Department, Parliamentary and Ministerial requests, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent responses.

The Team

The position of Advisor forms a part of the Office of the Deputy Secretary in the Industry, Trade and Investment group.

The Industry, Trade and Investment group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. We champion Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and international investment, international education and innovation.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple activities or projects simultaneously and collaboratively, with a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting briefings, internal newsletters, meeting notes or other communications in a government or complex organisational setting.
• Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, exercising sound judgement, professionalism and discretion.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Angela Yao, Senior Advisor on 0479 016 191 or angela.yao@invest.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 accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and 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 23:59pm on 10 July 2025