The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.
The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Ministerial Services Officer (x2)
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Salary: $81,496 - $98,955 (Plus Superannuation)
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1 x Ongoing role & 1 x Fixed term role (12 months)
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Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
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Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Ministerial Services Officer (MSO) reports to the Manager, Parliament & Cabinet in the Government & Parliamentary Services (GPS) team, part of the Strategy, Performance and Governance Branch in the Corporate Services Group.
Main accountabilities:
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Provide support for the department's Cabinet and Parliamentary business, including coordinating responses to Parliamentary Questions and Cabinet briefings.
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Strong technical aptitude including the ability to improve systems and process and provide end user support.
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Build and maintain effective relationships for gathering and disseminating information within the department, ministerial offices and across government.
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Demonstrate sound records management to ensure that Cabinet, ministerial and Parliamentary records are stored appropriately and managed in accordance with legislative requirements and produce reports as required.
The Team
The position of Ministerial Services Officer forms a part of the Strategy Performance and Governance branch within the Corporate Services group.
The Corporate Services Group consists of specialist functions including strategic communications, finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services and the close out of activities related to the Commonwealth Games. The Strategy, Performance and Governance Branch objective is to continuously uplift the efficiency and effectiveness of the Corporate Services Group and the department.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Well-developed organisational, analytical and planning skills and the ability to operate independently within given guidelines and timeframes.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of internal stakeholders.
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Relevant and demonstrated experience in checking and editing correspondence, briefings and submissions on confidential and sensitive issues.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jo Ryan, Manager Cabinet & Parliament on
[email protected]
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at
[email protected] with t he position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 26 July 2026.
