About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.
About the role
Reporting to the Principal Advisor, the Senior Advisor supports the Deputy Secretary by providing high-level advice, analysis, briefings and project support across the People, Legal and Governance Group. The role leads complex, confidential and cross-functional projects, ensuring key priorities, issues and deliverables are progressed and completed in a fast-paced environment.
The position oversees corporate functions including budgeting, financial management, risk, business planning, procurement, records management and compliance. It builds strong stakeholder relationships, improves business systems and processes, prepares high-quality briefings and correspondence, and ensures governance, legislative and operational requirements are met while driving continuous improvement and business outcomes.
What we’re looking for
You’re someone who:
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Develops and delivers strategic plans, translating organisational priorities into clear operational outcomes while guiding and building capability in others.
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Drives innovation and continuous improvement by embedding quality practices, encouraging new ways of working, and measuring performance to achieve better results.
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Thinks critically and solves complex problems by considering broader organisational and government-wide impacts to develop sustainable solutions.
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Builds and manages strong stakeholder relationships, balancing competing priorities and influencing outcomes through collaboration and effective communication.
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Leads people with integrity, adaptability and a collaborative approach, fostering a positive culture that enables high performance, engagement and successful delivery of outcomes.
Click here to access the Position Description.
Qualifications and experience
You’ll bring:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, business administration or a related field (desirable).
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Demonstrated experience in a business or corporate services role supporting senior executives in a complex environment.
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Strong understanding of budgeting, financial management and business planning processes.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.
Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 23rd July 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact
Claire Lindsey, Principal Advisor at
[email protected].
Redeployees
If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy
Important information
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