Strategic Advisor , Ministerial and Executive Services

• Provide support and strategic advice on complex policy, issues, portfolio responses, parliamentary and external sector inquiries.
• Provide critical governance and administrative functions to TZV's Board and committees.
• Full-time, ongoing role located in Burwood East

About Triple Zero Victoria

Triple Zero Victoria (TZV) provides the critical link between the Victorian community and the state’s emergency services agencies. It provides Victoria’s 24-hour emergency call-taking and dispatch services for Police, Fire, Ambulance and VICSES.  

This integration of emergency services communications within Triple Zero Victoria is unique in Australia and rare worldwide. The team at Triple Zero Victoria are deeply committed to the community they serve and are among the most dedicated and highly skilled in their field.

About the Role

The Strategic Advisor, Ministerial and Executive Services is a key member of the Office of the CEO team who provides support and strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Corporate Services and the Executive Leadership Team on significant and complex policy, issues, and parliamentary and public sector inquiries.

The role is required to effectively liaise with and promote relationship building with a broad range of external stakeholders and government representatives, with a focus on supporting the organisation’s success and reputation in the public sector and broader government environment. 

As TZV’s Corporate Secretary, this role also provides critical governance and administrative functions to TZV’s Board and committees and is responsible for ensuring that relevant information flows to and from the Board. 

Day to day responsibilities include:
 

• Provide advice on complex government, public sector, and emergency services sector policies, and provide guidance and support to ensure that TZV complies with and effectively implements statutory obligations and Government decisions. 
• Support and advise senior executives representing TZV on high-level national and state inter-agency committees, intergovernmental working groups, multi-disciplinary teams, and special task forces. 
• Monitor and identify major emerging policy issues, government matters and key strategic policy and planning projects and programs, and provide regular analysis and intelligence reports on key issues of relevance to the CEO, COO, DCS or ELT. 
• Develop, manage, and maintain effective working relationships with high-level stakeholders within Victoria’s Emergency Management sector. 
• Act as the critical link between the Office of the CEO and the Board and Committee, ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate governance arrangements for Board and Committee members, and manage the end-to-end submission process for Board sub-committee and assigned TZV meetings, in line with TZV’s guidelines.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience in a business or corporate management role, strong relationship management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders within a complex emergency management environment.

The successful candidate will have the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Victoria’s emergency management arrangements.
• Experience in analysing and advising on complex and sensitive government or public sector matters.
• A deep understanding of the dynamics and working relationships that must be maintained between portfolio agencies, central agencies, government, and other sector bodies. 
• Experience working with the complexities of program and project management delivery and inter-governmental projects. 
• A high degree of proficiency in written and verbal communication skills, particularly in brief writing, reporting requirements and facilitating meetings with diverse stakeholder groups.

What We Can Offer You

You will be supporting a critical service to the Victorian community and will be rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and employee benefits including:

• Employee assistance program for employees and eligible family members
• Discounted health insurance, banking services and gym membership
• ‘Memberlink’ discount card, accepted by 1,000's of retailers and services providers
• Free staff parking at all our sites
• Salary packaging options after an initial service period

Triple Zero Victoria is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our workplace. We encourage and celebrate diversity in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Victorian community in which we live.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button which will direct you to the Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. From here you can submit your application, which should include a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and linking your experience to the position.

Please note: all applications must be submitted via our Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. We kindly ask that you do not send your application by email as we require you to complete a mandatory application form to accompany your application.

For a confidential discussion, please email Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, Sunday 29 March, 2026.

Other Relevant Information

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident. If you have applied for an ongoing position, you can only be considered for a fixed term period of employment that does not exceed your visa term. Employment will be subject to providing evidence of your Australian working rights.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical Declaration, with employment subject to a National Police Check clearance.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Triple Zero Victoria's Careers team via Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.