Departmental Liaison Officer

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• Temporary, Full-time opportunity for up to March 2024 with an opportunity for an extension

• Competitive salary on offer ranging for Clerk grade 9/10 from $116,211 to $128,061 plus Super, Leave Loading, and Flex

• Location Sydney CBD

The Office of the Secretary is seeking Expressions of Interest from high-calibre 7/8 or 9/10 staff interested in being a Departmental Liaison Officer (role description). This role provides a highly sought-after professional development opportunity for candidates who are interested in understanding how a minister’s office operates and how the department supports a Minister. 

Key details are as follows:

• The roles are at the Clerk Grade 9/10 level.
• One year appointment.
• Sydney based role.
• Full time in the office with limited flexibility to work from home.
• Duties will include working closely with ministerial advisers to manage requests for briefs and correspondence to the department and manage material to support the Minister’s parliamentary responsibilities.
• The DLO will liaise with senior Regional NSW staff to ensure quality policy support and advice is provided to the Minister
• The DLO will need to exercise judgement and discretion in making decisions and determining the approach to work undertaken and will be responsible for interpretation and recommendations made. This includes seeking advice and clarification from the Minister’s Chief of Staff and advisers as required.
• This role will provide the incumbent with first-hand experience of the fast-paced ministerial office environment and will be especially stimulating given the current range of issues being managed.

Applying for the Role

To apply, please attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and capabilities.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the Role Description

If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact Sandra Vallelonga at sandra.vallelonga@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 0466 572 600 Office of the Secretary.

Application Closes: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 5 February 2023

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.