Aps 6 - Ministerial Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago


Russell, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

$88,175 - $100,724 (plus Super)
- Russell - ACT

**The Role**
Ministerial Liaison Officer is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex ministerial and parliamentary work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

An APS 6 Ministerial Liaison Officer will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex issues. They will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

**About our Team**
On 6 November 2020, the CDF received the Afghanistan Inquiry report from the Inspector General Australian Defence Force, and he announced findings on 19 November 2020. The AIRTF was established in December 2020 to lead Defence’s response to the Afghanistan Inquiry.

The AIRTF Headquarters is a small and dynamic team of high performing individuals comprised of both ADF members and APS staff. In addition to managing, coordinating and delivering business management functions for the Task Force, the Headquarters team are responsible for the strategic planning and provision of policy advice relating to Defence’s response to the Inquiry.

The AIRTF Headquarters occupies a small workspace which requires individuals comfortable with working in a close knit environment.
- Develop and coordinate media responses in line with the Defence Media and Communication Policy.
- Assist EL 1 in strategic communication planning for Afghanistan Inquiry related matters and actions/initiatives.
- Provide specialist communication advice to stakeholders on communication products and activities.
- Provide guidance on media and communication management to relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor, summarise and analyse media reporting across all platforms, including social media.
- Management of the Afghanistan Inquiry website and intranet, including content creation and regular review.
- Provide input and review Question Time Briefs, Senate Estimates Briefs and Ministerial Advice and Briefs. Support to AIRTF Ministerial and Executive Coordination as required.
- Development and review of talking points for Freedom of Information responses as appropriate.
- Accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes and quality requirements.

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