Senior Ministerial Adviser

Senior Adviser – Minister for Precincts and Development Victoria

January 2024 – April 2024

My time working as a Ministerial Adviser, although brief, was filled with activity. The role of an adviser working in a Minister's private office is to act as a conduit for the Minister between the departments the Minister is responsible for and the numerous stakeholders in both government and private industry.

A large amount of time is spent ensuring that material being prepared for the Minister is in line with the Minister's directions and broader government policies and commitments. Next to this is the time spent meeting with stakeholders, taking feedback on government initiatives and looking for opportunities to partner with stakeholders in delivering better outcomes for the Victorian community.

Key responsibilities:

• Provision of strategic policy advice to the Minister on the

• Preparation of briefs on complex issues for Ministerial consideration and decision-making.

• Drafting correspondence and responses to Parliamentary Questions.

• Engaging with key stakeholders in the business and community sector - especially many in the