Departmental Liaison Officer

Everyone plays here

We are seeking a self-motivated and pro-active individual to manage correspondence and information between the Office of Sport and the Minister for Sport's Office.

• Work in an exciting, fast paced environment, gain insight into Government operations and build working relationships across government.
• Salary ranges from $113,574 to $ 125,720 + super & leave loading.
• Temporary (12 months) full-time opportunity with possibility of extension or 24 months.
• Based at Office of the Minister for Sport (Martin Place, Sydney).

About the role

As the central point of contact between the Minister's Office and the Office of Sport this role plays a pivotal role in ensuring smooth communication and coordination between both offices. You will provide high-quality executive and administrative support with professionalism, discretion, and initiative. From managing correspondence and coordinating timely responses to preparing parliamentary materials and meeting briefs, you will help keep everything on track. Building strong relationships across both offices will be key to ensuring seamless flow of information and supporting the delivery of ministerial priorities.

For more information read the full Role Description:

About you

Our ideal candidate will bring to the role: Role Description-Departmental Liaison

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience supporting government operations behind the scenes, with a proactive mindset and the ability to anticipate and resolve issues efficiently.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationships across teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving, prioritisation skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Manager Executive & Ministerial Support, Sharon Paudel via email:

About us

The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We offer a career with purpose and work that makes a difference. Delivering on our purpose of 'Everyone Plays Here', we are a unique workplace, where no two days are the same

Our work is spread across NSW, with ten Sport and Recreation Centres, five Olympic Sport Venues and offices throughout the state. We provide leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure to enable participation in sport and active recreation. Our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW.

Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is accessible for all people in NSW.

How to apply?

For your online application to be considered it must include:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 2 pages)
• An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)

Applications close: 11:55 pm. on Sunday 2 November 2025.

Contact for enquiries:

What's in it for you?

The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking.

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.

We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via

A talent pool may be created for temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.