The role of the Office of Racing is to advise the Minister for Racing on the development and implementation of racing legislation and on current and emerging racing-related issues. The Office of Racing administers racing legislation, supports and implements the government's racing policy objectives and facilitates the ongoing relationship between the government and stakeholders within the racing industry. Key stakeholders include Racing Victoria Limited, Harness Racing Victoria and Greyhound Racing Victoria, the Racing Integrity Commissioner, Racing Analytical Services Limited and key racing stakeholder bodies such as those representing owners, trainers, jockeys, drivers and other industry representative bodies.
The Administrative Officer provides wide-ranging administrative support to the Office of Racing.
Some of your duties will include:
- Effectively manage office coordination and maintain corporate inform.ation systems for records management and ministerial briefings and correspondence as required.
- Provide advice and support and undertake quality assurance on briefing material to ensure accuracy for approval and assist in the development of correspondence, reports, ministerial briefs and cabinet and agency submissions.
- Provide administrative and operational support of a high standard.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position des.cription.
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
- Strong working knowledge of administrative processes within a government setting.
- Understanding of the racing portfolio.
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 form..ats.
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 form..at to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
To be eligible for this position, please apply by 14th of July 2026 at 11.59pm.
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