Ministerial Services Adviser

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Overview
Work type: Ongoing - Full Time

Salary: $+7,+55 - $+7,+55

Grade: VPSG4

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Location: CBD

Reference: 27+

The Ministerial Services Adviser provides a primary point of contact for departmental staff seeking advice on ministerial protocols and preferences related to written communication. By analysing feedback and messaging from Departmental Liaison Staff, the successful applicant distils and disseminates crucial information to ensure the department meets Ministers expectations.


Core activities of the role include:

Managing a quality assurance function whilst empowering lead authors to refine their writing skills
Delivering the departments ministerial writing training
Maintaining the Branch writing guide and related guidance material

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

A sound knowledge of government, an understanding of ministerial and parliamentary processes and the role of the VPS in supporting government.
Highly developed written skills with the ability to apply plain English principles to ensure consistent standards in ministerial and secretarial documents, including developing writing guides, reference material and other communication skills for departmental staff.
Experience in preparing documents (briefs, reports etc) that require an integrated approach and broad consultation.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.


How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.5+pm on Thursday, 26 June 2025.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.


Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.


A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

Applications close Thursday 26 June 2025 at 11.5+PM

Posted 12 June 2025
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