Departmental Liaison Officer

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia State Government of Victoria, Australia Full time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

Occupation: Other

Reference: 4087

About the Role

This is a fixed term opportunity from July 24 to August 2025

This excellent opportunity provides high-level support to the Minister, Minister's Office, the Secretary and the Department, acting as a conduit for the efficient channelling of complex information and advice as well as the coordination of Ministerial Briefings, Correspondence, Cabinet Matters and Parliamentary Business.

You will work with limited supervision and play a key role in managing and coordinating the administrative and communication requirements and protocols between the Minister's office and the Department.The position also plays key quality assurance role with regards to briefings, correspondence and other documentation.

The DTP is seeking a candidate with in-depth knowledge of departmental structures and protocols, strong organisational and analytical abilities, and adeptness at working independently within set parameters and timelines.

  • Facilitate strong working relationships between the Minister's office and the Department and other ministerial offices, as required, by ensuring a smooth flow of information and complex advice.
  • Manage and coordinate administrative and communication requirements and protocols between the Minister's office and the Department, including the monitoring and tracking of departmental responses to ministerial office requests.
  • Provide final quality assurance for briefings, correspondence and other documentation from the Department including consistency with applicable protocols.
  • Assist and advise the Secretary, senior departmental officers and ministerial staff on relevant administrative and other matters, encouraging the Department's responsiveness to the operational requirements of the Minister.
  • Contribute to a positive team culture and provide assistance to the broader DLO team and across the Governance and Portfolio Services Branch as required.
  • Liaise effectively across the DLO/ BSO network, and with staff at all levels in the group and the Department as a whole.
  • Provide support across the Governance & Portfolio Services Division as required.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Knowledge of or familiarity with the Transport and Planning Sector policy environment.
  • Experience in the use of Microsoft Office 365 and Government eBriefings. system (or similar).

What we offer

  • Meaningful work shaping transportation systems and urban planning.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Collaboration and teamwork with diverse stakeholders
  • Impact on the community's quality of life
  • Work-life balance initiatives and flexible work arrangements.
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits packages
  • Professional networking opportunities

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the online portal. Email/manual applications will not be considered.

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Applications close 9:00 PM on Sunday 26th of May 2024.

For further information about the role please contact Kristy Heaney - Manager Ministerial Services via

Preferred applicants will be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

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Contact:

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