Our Department

The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is one of ten departments within the Victorian Public Service.

The Department and its Secretary are responsible to the Premier, who is also Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Veteran's Affairs. The Department advises the Premier on matters affecting the Government as a whole and on issues specific to his portfolio. The Department also provides advice to the Minister for the Arts and the Minister for Water, Environment and Climate Change.

DPC has a leadership role in the identification and implementation of the strategic directions of Government. It achieves this through the provision of independent, rigorous and soundly based policy advice to Cabinet committees. It manages relationships with other governments in Australia and overseas and develops processes for community engagement and partnering in government decision-making.

The following portfolio agencies are attached to the Department: Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Office of the Governor, Office of the Ombudsman, Public Records Office Victoria and the State Services Authority.

The Department supports the Premier by:

• Providing strategic, rigorous and innovative policy advice;
• Developing and leading whole of Government initiatives that aim to ensure effective outcomes for all Victorians;
• Delivering services to enhance the contribution of creative industries within the Victorian community; and
• Promoting community engagement in government decision-making through regular Community Cabinet meetings and other means

Our Role
The Department has four main roles:

• Supporting the Premier as head of Government and Cabinet
• Providing strategic policy leadership
• Developing whole-of-government initiatives
• Delivering services and programs in relation to Arts Victoria.

Our Objectives
The Department aims to achieve its mission through its fundamental objectives, which are to:

• Provide high quality advice to the Premier and Government
• Develop and lead whole-of-government initiatives to ensure effective outcomes for all Victorians
• Deliver services and programs to enhance the contribution of creative industries within the Victorian community.

Our Values
DPC has identified four values that inform the way the Department works:

• Leadership
• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Leadership
We lead by example. We strive to create positive and productive working relationships.

Integrity
We work to serve the public good. We uphold the ideals of openness and honesty, and stand by what we believe is right.

Collaboration
We are team players. We seek, encourage and value the contribution and skills of the people we work with.

Innovation
We value creativity. We are open to new ideas and different approaches that will achieve the best results.

Reflecting the highest standards of integrity and conduct, the values of the Department of Premier and Cabinet embody the essential spirit of an adaptable and innovative public sector committed to serving government and the wider community.