Departmental Liaison Officer

3 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

**About the role**:
The Departmental Liaison Officer helps to manage the interface between the department and the Minister's Office, ensuring effective communication and the successful operation of essential business processes, and awareness of ministerial priorities.

The Departmental Liaison Officer is part of a small team responsible for coordinating the flow of information and advice between the department, the Secretary, and the Minister. The role also provides assistance to people and organisations who contact the Minister's office.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**About you**:

- Actively facilitate seamless communication and collaboration across the department to contribute to critical projects, including ministerial priorities, and business improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and ensure quality control for all communications between the Minister's office, the department, and key stakeholders to ensure the highest standards are maintained at all times. This includes reviewing information and providing advice, as necessary, to ensure the required standards are met.
- Seeks all relevant information for problem-solving; liaises with stakeholders; analyses issues from different perspectives and draws sound inferences from information available; identifies and proposes workable solutions to problems; implements solutions, evaluates effectiveness and adjusts actions as required.
- An understanding is required of departmental processes and systems, including briefings and decision-making in the public service.
- Previous experience working in a senior executive office setting will be highly regarded.

Please also referer to the attached position description.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the 'Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

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