Job Description

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Public Administration Group, Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol Branch (SCEP) as Protocol and Events Adviser at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Strategic Communications, Engagement and Protocol (SCEP) branch provides specialist communication, engagement, and protocol support and advice to the departments, premier's private office and portfolio ministers. We centralise and lead campaign delivery, coordinate government-wide efforts, and set best practice standards within the VPS.

The Protocol and Events team provides advice on matters of protocol, state and national observances and conventions. The team delivers ceremonial and special events of state significance and international visits; manages the planning and implementation of various major events and programs; and is responsible for the administration of significant awards programs in Victoria. 

This position plays a key role in the delivery of events, award programs and stakeholder engagement in the Protocol and Events team. 

To be successful in this role you will be client focussed and have strong event coordination, administration and relationship building and influencing skills.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in event coordination, end-to-end event services including event concept development, planning, briefing, delivery, reconciliation and reporting.
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong sense of teamwork, including the ability to cooperate and work well with others in pursuit of team goals, collaboration and shared information.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to identify processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal and to prioritise activities, review and adjust as required.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite, especially MS Word and Excel, electronic records managements, finance and procurement systems.

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 midnight, Wednesday 07 January 2026.

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.