Senior Advisor, Office Of The Secretary

THE ROLE
Working within the high-performing and collaborative Office of the Secretary team, the Senior Advisor provides high quality advice and support to the Secretary on a range of issues. The Senior Advisor operates with a high degree of discretion, autonomy and accountability; is confident working across portfolios and with senior executives; demonstrates policy and organisational acumen; and applies exceptional strategic, conceptual and analytical abilities in their work. The Senior Advisor provides strategic advice to the Manager and Director, Office of the Secretary. The Senior Advisor plays a key role in managing the quality of briefings and timely delivery of materials to the Secretary, portfolio ministers and external stakeholders, and works closely with the Deputy Secretary Offices to uplift briefing quality and processes. The Senior Advisor also leads the secretariat function for the department's Board of Management and Executive Directions Board. The position regularly liaises with a wide range of internal stakeholders and operates with a high level of professionalism, initiative and collaboration.
The Senior Advisor operates in a complex and demanding environment, requiring the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team, capacity to exercise sound judgement and attention to detail, liaise effectively with senior executives and build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone who is:

• Passionate about the work of the department and looking for an opportunity to gain wide insights into the department's portfolios.
• A critical thinker who is motivated by complex problems and challenges.
• Driven to achieve high standards and effectively engage with stakeholders to get results.
• Ready to bring well developed conceptual and analytical abilities and writing skills to a whole of department context.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a very dynamic, demanding and changing environment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide authoritative and accurate advice to the Manager and Director, Office of the Secretary on departmental briefings and other issues and products to ensure the Secretary is appropriately supported in decision-making.
• Contribute to strategic projects led by the Office of the Secretary, working with a high level of accountability and confidentiality.
• Manage and monitor the quality assurance and administrative processes for departmental briefings to ensure high quality, accurate products are provided to the Secretary and Ministers.

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COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the (JSE)
https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page
portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.