Principal Departmental Liaison Officer

Creation of a Talent Pool for future ongoing and temporary opportunitiesSuccessful applicants will be required to work from Ministerial offices located in Sydney CBD 5 x days per weekClerk Grade 11/12 - Salary relative to experience and ranges from $145,378.00 to $168,130.00 super What’s in it for me?Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed. Are you eager to enhance your knowledge and experience of parliamentary processes and learn more about government? Keen to build your government network and get an inside view of what it’s like to work for a Minister and their office? We’re calling for anyone interested in joining our Departmental Liaison Officer talent pool. Apply now The roleThe Principal Departmental Liaison Officer supervises a team of other DLOs, representing the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (Department) to facilitate the effective and efficient operation of the Minister’s Office. As the key point of contact for the Department in the Minister’s Office, your role is to deliver procedural advice, ensure the effective exchange of information between the Minister’s Office and the Department, respond to enquiries, research, analyse complex policy requirements, and support the Minister's office and lead the DLO team during Parliamentary sitting weeks and budget processes. For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Departmental Liaison Officer About youClient engagement and the ability to develop and manage relationships at a senior level with government agencies, cluster partners, and external leaders and stakeholders will key to your success in this role. Applying your extensive knowledge of the machinery of government, as well as your excellent influencing and communication skills, will ensure you deliver accurate, strategic and expert advice and recommendations on a range of complex and/or politically sensitive issues.You will have exceptional time management and organisational skills with the capacity to achieve balance between competing demands and the delivery of proactive strategies and reactive responses or actions. About usThe Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments. Join usIf excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close Tuesday 4th March 2025 at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Phillipa Gately, Director Parliament and Government Services at phillipa.gatelydpie.nsw.gov.au. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisitiondpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 3/1/2025