In Victoria, ministerial officers and public servants fulfil different but complementary roles to serve the Government and its ministers.
Victoria operates in accordance with the Westminster system of government.
Describing how the different roles of government work together.
The Victorian public sector comprises the Victorian Public Service, public entities and special bodies.
The minister and the secretary determine how the department can best meet the minister’s needs.
The different portfolios across government.
Ministerial officers will need to be familiar with the issues managed by the department to be able to inform Ministers about their portfolio.
Definitions of terms that are frequently found in department briefings and memos.