Senior Adviser

• Salary: $116,413 - $140,849 (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

A Senior Adviser provides expert guidance, often strategic, to stakeholders, contributing to their growth and decision-making. They analyse complex issues, offer recommendations, and may lead or manage teams, depending on the specific role.

Main accountabilities:

• Makes decisions in situations where there is some, but not definitive, precedent about the application of an organisational framework 
• Contributes to strategic business planning Interprets and applies business plans and policies in own area of responsibility and provides advice to others on implementation issues
• Initiates and maintains relationships with peer and senior internal and external stakeholders 
• Develops briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and will contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision

The Team

The position of Senior Adviser forms a part of the Community Sport and Recreation branch within the Sport and Experience Economy group.

Sport and Experience Economy (SEE) Group delivers programs and initiatives to support positive experiences and a sense of belonging through sport, tourism, events and outdoor recreation – sectors that make Victoria a recognised leader from the grassroots level to the international stage and deliver significant economic, social and health benefits for the state.

About You

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

• Resilience: Keeps self and others calm when under pressure; Is decisive and charts course of actions enabling teams to resolve a challenging situation
• 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. 
• Political and Organisational Context: Uses formal and informal influencing relationships and decision making processes; Considers priorities and interests of various groups and key individuals. 

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Keddie Davis, Director - Participation and Sector Development on keddie.davis@sport.vic.gov.au or 0419 623 979

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.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 11 June 2026.