Cabinet Liaison Officer

3 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government - Department of Education, Skills and Employment Full time

APS Level 5
- Canberra, ACT

**About the Department of Education**
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

**The Role**
Parliamentary is responsible for facilitating high quality, timely parliamentary services and ministerial products to the department and Minister’s offices through a commitment to continuously improving processes and practices.

The team identifies and develops innovative solutions to enhance client experience. The team is also focused on developing strong education and training products. The section is looking for officers to undertake a range of tasks within established procedures and policies.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Parliamentary and Cabinet Services, the Cabinet Liaison Officer is responsible for the day-to-day management of cabinet related matters in and out of the department.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
Responsibilities of the APS Level 5 may include:

- Day-to-day handling and distribution of the department’s cabinet business and information.
- Provide timely advice and support to departmental officers and senior managers on processes.
- Preparation of briefing folders for the Secretary and other Senior Executives and undertake cabinet audits as required.
- Prepare daily report on the progress of cabinet business.
- Process FORTRESS PDMS+ items as appropriate.

**Qualifications and Education**
- Cabinet and Parliamentary experience desired but not essential.

**How to Apply**
Applicants are required to provide up to a one-page summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

The APS work level standards accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level.

In the eRecruit (the department’s online recruitment system) you will also need to:

- upload a Curriculum Vitae
- provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**

**Citizenship** - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

**Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.**

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