Adviser, Statutory Appointments
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Administration / Secretarial |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ3058OCTOBER2025 |
| Closing Date: | 09-Dec-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $97,955 - $111,142 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | DJ3058 - Adviser, Statutory Appointments - Position Description.pdf (PDF, 240KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Annalies McEvoy on 0437 210 608 annalies.mcevoy@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Utilise your administrative expertise to provide support and advice to the Ministerial Services and Coordination branch
- An ongoing, full-time 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:
Based in the Ministerial Services, Policy Reform and Programs branch of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS), 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, Statutory Appointments will provide advice to departmental staff about upcoming appointments to statutory entities; write, prepare and lodge Cabinet and Governor in Council paperwork for ministerial offices, deputy secretaries and the Secretary, and manage the probity process.
Some of your duties will include:
- Preparing complex briefings, Cabinet and Executive Council documentation, instruments of appointment and correspondence in relation to statutory appointments for Justice portfolios
- Undertaking research and consultation to determine the terms and conditions of appointments that should apply to statutory office holders
- Reading, interpreting, and applying guidelines and legislation in relation to statutory appointments.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and legislation
- Good written and verbal communications skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of and/or experience in government and administrative processes
- Understanding of Cabinet, Executive Council and legislative 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.
