Aps 5 - Ministerial Liaison Officer

4 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

$83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Fairbairn - ACT

**The Role**
This APS 5 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. The role will be responsible for the development and preparation of ministerial, parliamentary, media, Freedom of Information, reporting and committee documentation. This will include but not limited to 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 are the primary entry and exit point to DFR for correspondence to Ministers, CPERS, HMP and DGDFR, requests for input to Defence strategic reports and requests for information. The team coordinate the submission of parliamentary briefs, input to Defence reports and ad hoc requests for information. Tasks and responsibilities includes the below:

- Ministerial/Parliamentary Correspondence
- Submissions and Briefs
- Cabinet Submissions
- Executive Correspondence (internal to the Department)
- Senate Estimates Briefs
- Questions On Notice (QoNs)
- Question Time Brief (QB)
- Chiefs of Service Committee (CoSC) updates
- Defence People Committee (DPC) updates
- Coordinate comments with external stakeholders
- Media Inquiry and reporting
- Freedom of Information requests
- Image Scrub requests & Fatal Casualty reporting
- Subpoenas and AdHoc Request for Information (RFIs)

  • Aps 5 - Ministerial Liaison Officer

    2 days ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

    $78,143 - $83,700 (plus Super) - Canberra - ACT **The Role** An APS 5 Ministerial Liaison Officer contributes to the Office of the Chief Defence Scientist coordination of the Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG) by supporting the Chief Defence Scientist (CDS) - the Deputy Secretary of DSTG - in Government and Defence Enterprise engagement. The...

  • Ministerial Liaison Officer

    2 days ago

    Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

    The Education Directorate is responsible for delivering educational services to empower each young person in the ACT to learn for life. The Directorate is responsible for the operation of the network of government schools across the ACT and for regulating non-government school and early childhood education providers. The Ministerial and Corporate Reporting...

  • Ministerial & Parliamentary Liaison

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Federal Police (AFP) Full time

    JOB TITLE - Ministerial & Parliamentary Liaison EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time LOCATION - ACT AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $95,010.00 - $102,927.00 JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 11933 This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months. Did you know? The...

  • Aps 5 and Aps 6

    4 days ago

    Canberra, Australia Department of Veterans' Affairs Full time

    Salary Range: $88,923 - $110,982 + Attractive Superannuation The Ministerial, International & Stakeholder Relations Branch includes the Ministerial & Parliamentary Support Section, the International & Stakeholder Relations Section and the Information Access Unit. The Branch coordinates, supports and provides quality assurance services for the Minister, the...

  • Parliamentary and Co-ordination Officers, Aps Level

    2 days ago

    Canberra, Australia Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources Full time

    **Job no**: 511344 **Employment type**: Ongoing **Location**: Canberra **Categories**: Legal, APS Level 4, APS Level 5, APS Level 6, Parliamentary Officer **About the department**: The department plays a key role in the Australian Government’s agenda to create jobs and build a stronger, more resilient and competitive economy. Our work builds on...

  • El1 - Assistant Director, Ministerial Liaison

    3 hours ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Full time

    **Contact Officer**: **Closing Date**: 11.59pm AEDT, Sunday 26 October 2025 **The opportunity we have available**: The Government Services Branch is seeking to fill the role of EL1 Assistant Director within the Ministerial Liaison Team. This role provides direction and high level support to the Ministerial Liaison Team and Ministerial Offices through the...

  • Aps Level 5

    4 days ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

    APS Level 5 $81,372 - $88,000 ACT, SA, TAS, VIC & QLD The Home Care Operations Section is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team and take on the role of Project Officer. This role will support the section to respond to ministerial correspondence, draft policy, manage program enquiries and provide program support. The successful applicant...

  • Policy and Program Officer

    3 hours ago

    Canberra, Australia Australian Government - Department of Education Full time

    APS Level 5 - Canberra, ACT | Brisbane, QLD | Sydney, NSW | Melbourne, VIC| Adelaide, SA | Perth, WA | Hobart, TAS | Darwin, NT - $83,908 - $89,706 **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...

  • Aps 4/5 Administration Officer

    1 week ago

    Canberra, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

    This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading - We are looking to fill APS 4 and APS 5 Administration Officer vacancies on a labour hire/non ongoing/s26 basis within the Federal Government. _ - Minimum Baseline Clearance preferred, or ability to obtain. - Full Australian Citizen Working Rights required. - Labour Hire/Non-Ongoing/s26...

  • Coordinator Ministerial and Parliamentary Liaison

    4 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Federal Police Full time $168,355 - $222,149

    Job Details EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full timeLOCATION - ACTAFP BAND & SALARY - Executive Level ($168, $222,149.00)JOB REFERENCE NUMBER This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 18 months. Did you know? The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide...