ASAP start
Daily Rate:$470.94 + super
Contract: ASAP start– approx. 12 June
Location: Melbourne CBD
Agency Contract
About the Role We are seeking a proactive and detail‑focused Cabinet & Parliament Program Advisor (VPS4) to provide high‑level support to the Government’s Cabinet, legislative and parliamentary programs. This role will help maintain business‑as‑usual service levels while the department transitions to a new Brief Connect system.
Working as part of a fast‑paced team, you will coordinate Cabinet and parliament program activities, support ministerial participation in Cabinet and parliamentary sittings, and uphold compliance with established government processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate Cabinet and parliamentary program workflows, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Support departmental stakeholders in preparing briefings, reports, and program documentation
- Provide guidance on policies, protocols, and business processes
- Use internal systems to manage Cabinet/Parliament documentation and approvals
- Represent the department in relevant meetings and manage emerging issues
- Prepare program reports, briefing materials, and procedural guidance
- Maintain quality control over submissions, correspondence and program records
We are seeking candidates with:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear, concise email writing
- Exposure to government business processes, especially briefing, correspondence, approvals, Cabinet or parliamentary workflows
- Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to engage confidently and professionally
- Logical, structured thinking, with strong attention to detail
- Curiosity and responsiveness, with the ability to pick things up quickly
- Comfort with data and reporting(Power BI skills highly desirable but not essential)
- Experience with ABC or Brief Connect systems(ideal but not required)
This is a great opportunity if you:
- Have worked in a government, policy, ministerial, secretariat, or similar environment
- Are confident navigating complex processes and tight timeframes
- Enjoy work that is structured, detail‑oriented, and stakeholder‑focused
- Want to gain experience in Cabinet/Parliament operations
