Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the public Administration Group, Cabinet and Governance Branch as Manager, Intergovernmental at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Cabinet and Governance Branch provides high-quality, strategic analysis and advice on public sector administration and workforce matters and the institutions of government, including the Office of the Governor, Parliament, Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Commission, the Victorian Public Sector Commission and the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.

Intergovernmental coordinates strategic policy advice on Victorian Government involvement in intergovernmental relations, with a strong focus on Victoria's intergovernmental agenda and policy reforms pursued through National Cabinet and associated Commonwealth-State fora.  Our work also includes supporting the Premier as a member of the Council for the Australian Federation (CAF), coordinating input and advice on Victoria's strategic relationships with other Australian governments, and supporting policy to improve outcomes for Victorians through Australia's federation.

The Manager, Intergovernmental role requires a well-rounded understanding of the structure and functions of government and policy development is a must, together with the ability to manage a team to deliver high quality products and will see the ideal candidate presented with the opportunity to improve outcomes for Victorians through Australia's federal system. 

About you

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Demonstrated people management and leadership and ability to role model ethical leadership through decision making and interactions with people.
• Ability to quickly analyse and critically evaluate new information and the potential implications and risks of proposed policy options and develop innovative and effective solutions to policy problems.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and capacity to make decisions and recommendations where diverse interests need to be considered.  
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to express opinions, information and key points clearly, concisely and with influence, via effective verbal and written communication. 
• Highly developed influence, negotiating and stakeholder management skills and ability to constructively deal with stakeholder issues.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.

The closing date for this position is Wednesday 12th November 2025.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated. 

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.