In 2024–25, DPC delivered its core programs and services through the following four groups:
- Public Administration
- Economic Policy and State Productivity
- First Peoples – State Relations
- Social Policy.
The Office of the Secretary includes other key functions:
- Delivery and Strategy
- Treaty Negotiation and Strategy
- Children’s Portfolio Coordination.
Public Administration
The Public Administration group supports the Victorian Government and the DPC Secretary by providing expertise in public sector governance, strategic communication, protocol, intergovernmental relations, and legal and legislative advice. The group also provides whole-of-government leadership and coordination across these areas. Its work places a particular focus on the institutions and systems of Westminster government, including the operation of Cabinet and the Victorian Executive Council. The group maintains key relationships with the Office of the Governor, the Parliament of Victoria, the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) and the Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC).
Economic Policy and State Productivity
The Economic Policy and State Productivity group leads the provision of economic policy advice to the Premier. The group collaborates with relevant departments and agencies to ensure a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to policy and projects in the areas of economic development, including in fiscal policy; regional and suburban development; local government; regulatory reform; consumer affairs; gambling and racing; WorkSafe and TAC; insurance; government services; community sport; creative industries; economic growth and jobs including trade and investment; industry and advanced manufacturing; outdoor recreation; skills and TAFE; small business and employment; tourism, sport and major events; industrial relations; international engagement; medical research; transport infrastructure; public transport; roads; planning; precincts; agriculture; resources; energy, climate action; and water and the environment.
First Peoples - State Relations
First Peoples – State Relations is responsible for an extensive program of nation-leading work in the areas of cultural rights, land justice, self-determination, Treaty and truth with First Peoples. The group recognises Victoria’s First Peoples as the self-determining drivers of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria and is committed to building ongoing, just and respectful relationships between self-determining First Peoples and the State.
Social Policy
The Social Policy group is responsible for providing the Premier with advice on social policy matters, including health; mental health; alcohol and other drugs; education; justice; emergency management; and families, fairness and housing. The group also leads and supports the delivery of the Multicultural Affairs ministerial portfolio.
Office of the Secretary
Treaty Negotiations and Strategy
The Treaty Negotiations and Strategy Branch is responsible for negotiating Statewide Treaty with the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria on behalf of the State and embedding a whole-of-government approach to Statewide Treaty and Traditional Owner Treaties in line with Treaty legislation and the Treaty Negotiation Framework. The branch also administers a Treaty Education program to build understanding of Treaty across the Victorian Public Service and oversees Treaty public communications.
Delivery and Strategy
The Delivery and Strategy branch tracks and supports delivery of priority government initiatives and works with policy branches to support strategic policy development of cross-portfolio issues. The branch comprises Delivery Tracking, which monitors implementation of government priority initiatives and commitments and supports identification and resolution of risks and blockages; and Strategy, a project-based team that works closely with DPC’s policy branches and delivery agencies, employing consulting and strategy approaches to resolve priority policy and delivery issues.
Children’s Portfolio Coordination
Children’s Portfolio Coordination (CPC) supports the government’s reform agenda for children aged 0 to 12 and their families. CPC provides policy and project coordination across a range of portfolios, including: Children (Maternal and Child Health, Early Childhood Education and Child Protection and Family Services) as well as Education (Schools); Disability; Health; Mental Health; and Government Services.
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