In 2025–26, DPC delivered its core programs and services through the following groups:
- Economic Policy and State Productivity
- First Peoples – State Relations
- Public Administration
- Social Policy.
Other key functions of the department are:
- Delivery and Strategy
- Treaty Negotiation and Strategy.
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 fiscal policy; regional 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; skilled migration; outdoor recreation; skills and TAFE; small business; employment; tourism, sport and major events; industrial relations; international engagement; medical research; defence; data centres and artificial intelligence; transport infrastructure; public transport; roads; ports and freight; planning; precincts; building; agriculture; resources; energy; climate action; water and the environment.
First Peoples – State Relations
The First Peoples – State Relations group 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.
Public Administration
The Public Administration group supports the Victorian Government and the Secretary by providing expertise in public sector governance, strategic communications, 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). The group also leads DPC’s strategic relationship with the Department of Government Services (DGS) as the department’s shared corporate services provider.
Social Policy
The Social Policy group provides social policy advice on key services for Victorians, including: health, mental health, education, justice and policing services, emergency management, children’s services, disability services, family violence and women’s safety matters, social housing and homelessness programs, and policies and programs that build belonging and support social cohesion. The group does this in partnership with the departments responsible for these services. The group also leads and supports the Multicultural Affairs portfolio. In addition, the group maintains key relationships with the Victorian Multicultural Commission and the Violence Reduction Unit. In 2026, the group also supported the Men and Boys portfolio.
Other key functions
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 innovative approaches to resolve priority policy and delivery issues.
Treaty Negotiations and Strategy
The Treaty Negotiations and Strategy branch is responsible for progressing the Victorian Treaty process in line with Treaty legislation and the Treaty Negotiation Framework, including embedding a whole-of-government approach to Statewide Treaty implementation and Traditional Owner Treaty negotiations. The branch also administers a Treaty Education program to build understanding of Treaty across the Victorian Public Service (VPS) and oversees Treaty public communications.
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