Department Liaison Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $113,022 - $136,747

**Grade**:VPS 5

**Occupation**:Other

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:8007

**About VHBA**

The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is responsible for the rollout of the Victorian Government's multi-billion-dollar health capital projects. We're delivering world-class health facilities across Victoria including new public hospitals and emergency care, community health services, ambulance branches, residential aged care and mental health facilities. VHBA also provides technical support across engineering, property, asset management and environmental sustainability disciplines.

**The Opportunity**

As the Departmental Liaison Officer, you will manage the communication between the Victorian Health Building Authority and the multiple Minister’s Office, ensuring alignment with ministerial priorities and achieving efficient business procedures. As part of a small team, this role coordinates information flow on portfolio matters and supports timely, accurate responses to external enquiries.

**Key aspects of the role include**
- Support cabinet and parliamentary processes by preparing and responding to requests on briefings, legislation, parliamentary questions, and ministerial correspondence.
- Promote cross-division collaboration to advance key projects, drive business improvements, and deliver on ministerial priorities.
- Collaborate with experts in services, programs, policy, and legislation to strengthen ties with the Minister’s Office and ensure alignment with government priorities.

**We are looking for**
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret information from various sources, develop practical solutions, and adjust plans as needed.
- Proven influence and negotiation skills, with the ability to secure buy-in, build support for initiatives, and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels, both internally and externally, promoting collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.
- Experience working in a senior executive office setting and in the public service will be highly regarded.

To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements please download a copy of the Position Description HERE.

**Interested in working with VHBA?**

Please click the “Apply” button to submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

**Applications close 11.59pm on**3rd of August 2025**

**Further information**

Want to know more about VHBA? Check out our website and LinkedIn.

VHBA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a values-led, diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe our teams should represent the diversity of our communities in which we work, and we actively embrace and celebrate people from all walks of life.

- Applications close Sunday 3 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 18 July 2025

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