Senior Government Liaison Specialist

3 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia APS Full time

Overview

  • This role is part of the Australian Public Service (APS) and involves working with ministers and parliamentarians to ensure effective communication and governance.

Responsibilities

  • The APS 5 Officer will be accountable for performing complex ministerial and parliamentary work within an integrated workforce.
  • They will ensure knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making, and Defence's mission and policy requirements.
  • The officer will develop and prepare ministerial, parliamentary, media, Freedom of Information, reporting, and committee documentation.
  • Tasks include preparing responses to Ministerial and departmental correspondence on personnel matters and preparing submissions for consideration by senior Defence executives and committees.

About Our Team

  • The DFR Executive team coordinates correspondence to Ministers, CPERS, HMP, and DGDFR, requests for input to Defence strategic reports, and requests for information.
  • The team prepares parliamentary briefs, inputs to Defence reports, and ad-hoc requests for information.

Requirements

  • A highly developed written and communication skillset is essential for success in this role.
  • The ideal candidate will possess well-developed analytical skills, acumen, and a good level of strategic awareness.
  • Candidates should thrive in complex environments, work collaboratively under direction, and liaise with stakeholders.

Salary

  • This position offers an annual salary range of $83,706 - $89,659, plus up to 15.4% superannuation.

Location

  • This role is based at Fairbairn in the ACT.


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