Senior Advisor

The Senior Advisor has a key role in ensuring the Grampians Region is integrated within the Regions, Environment, Climate Action, and First Peoples (RECAFP Group by building strong collaborative relationships and championing systems and processes that ensure operational effectiveness.

The Senior Advisor will use their influence, organisational insight, and strong relationships with staff across the business to provide high level advice, coordination, strategic policy, business planning and reporting, and project support to the Regional Director, Grampians. This role will work closely with senior leaders to support the delivery of ministerial, whole of government and departmental priorities and commitments.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• High level experience and capability in the management of a diverse range of business functions in a government environment including business strategy and improvement, finance and budget and business planning and reporting. 
• Demonstrated experience in a senior role providing advice and support to executives and executive management teams on complex issues is essential.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within the Grampians Region 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:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. 

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. For more information visit applying for a role with us.