Senior Advisor          

• Salary: 113,022 - $136,747 (Plus superannuation)
• Fixed-term position to 29 January 2027
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)

The Role

We are seeking a motivated Senior Advisor to provide expert guidance to stakeholders and contribute to their growth and decision-making

The Senor Advisor is the key part of the Deputy Secretary's Office and provides a point of contact for Corporate Services Group staff, the Ministers' Offices, and other areas of the department for the provision of information.

This is an exciting opportunity for an applicant with strong critical thinking, analytical skills, and project delivery. You will need to build productive relationships, across internal and external stakeholders and have the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Main accountabilities:

• Advice and analysis influences policy development.
• Innovative thinking and analysis influences developments within area of responsibility.
• Provides leadership in the adaptation and application of concepts to operational matters within local work area.
• Manages and leads projects.
• Models high level leadership attributes.
• Negotiates with stakeholders and peers with the object of gaining co-operation and meeting. timelines for delivery of project, service or advice.

The Team

This position of Senior Adviser forms a part of the Office of the Deputy Secretary branch, which sits under the Corporate Services group.

The Corporate Services group consists of specialist functions including finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services and emergency management.

These functions enable the department to operate efficiently and effectively and support the Secretary and Ministers to meet legislative obligations and responsibilities whilst actively supporting the department's portfolio groups and Ministers to create the conditions for growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy, and increasing participation.

 About You

To be successful in this role, you will have the following main skills and experience:

• ​​Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Takes into account wider business context within business unit when considering options to resolve issues. Identifies recurring problems and prevents future recurrence by integrating solutions into work process.
• Systems Thinking: Diagnoses trends, obstacles and opportunities in the internal and external environment that connect to own work and teams work; Coaches others in using systems thinking to solve problems and create solutions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Presents as genuine and sincere when dealing with others; Projects an objective view of another's stated position; Uses understanding of individuals to get the best outcomes for the person and organisation. 
• Communicate with Impact: Makes a positive impression on others and comes across with credibility; Communicates in a manner that is clear, fluent and holds the listeners' attention; Able to deal with difficult and sensitive topics and questions. 
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Adapts systems and processes quickly to changed priorities and situations.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jennifer Toom-Hicks, Principal Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary on 0419 131 050.

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. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

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The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.

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.

Applications close at 23:59pm on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.