Director Ministerial and Cabinet Services

About this role

Shape how government decisions are made. Lead a high-performing team delivering trusted advice and seamless Cabinet and ministerial services.

About the role

The Director, Ministerial and Cabinet Services leads the provision of high-quality ministerial services, Cabinet functions, and strategic advisory support to portfolio Ministers, the Secretary, and senior departmental leadership. The role ensures seamless coordination of government business, policy alignment with government priorities, and the delivery of robust, evidence-based submissions and advice. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the Director will be able to demonstrate advanced judgement and strong resilience. The Director will drive a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability while delivering high quality services that advance DEECA's strategic and legislative responsibilities.

About you:

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Expert knowledge of government administration, including Cabinet and parliamentary processes, policy frameworks, and legislative protocols.
• Advanced judgement and strong resilience
• Highly desirable - a degree in a suitable discipline, such as business, public policy or administration, law, economics, social science or some other relevant area is highly desirable.

About the Branch

The Ministerial and Cabinet Services Branch provides expert coordination, governance, and advisory services to support DEECA's alignment with whole-of-government decision-making. The Branch ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality DEECA Cabinet submissions, ministerial briefs, correspondence, and parliamentary questions support, and coordinated cabinet briefings that are high quality and reflects the department's “one DEECA voice.” Through robust quality assurance, policy insights, stakeholder collaboration, and a focus on operational excellence, the branch underpins DEECA's ability to contribute meaningfully to government priorities. It also leads strategic analysis, reporting, and coordination to support Ministers in fulfilling their legislative and parliamentary responsibilities, ensuring submissions and engagements are timely, aligned, and impactful.  The branch delivers comprehensive and seamless administrative and advisory support to portfolio Ministers, enabling them to successfully implement government policy, fulfil parliamentary responsibilities, and effectively communicate their objectives.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of up to 5 years. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information, please refer to the attached position description or call Bronwyn Clarke, Executive Director, Strategy and Performance on 0409 022 481 or email bronwyn.j.clarke@deeca.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 9 November 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to:

• undertake pre-employment screening, including completion of a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check
• have their misconduct declarations validated, irrespective of whether misconduct has been declared or not
• provide at least two appropriate referees, including their current direct line manager or where relevant (i.e. because they are not employed) most recent direct line manager in accordance with the requirements set out in executive reference checks.
• provide evidence of their right to work in Australia

For more information about the pre-screening requirements for this position, please refer to the position description.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.