Ministerial Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia NT Government - Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Full time $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Executive Services - Secretariat

Job title Ministerial Liaison Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months

Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin

Position number 37363 RTF Closing 25/09/2025

Contact officer Megan Hughes on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

The Ministerial Liaison Officer provides Ministerial liaison, agency wide coordination and secretariat services to the

Department of Logistics and Infrastructure and Minister's Office.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Receive, record and process ministerial correspondence between the Department and Minister's Office in a timely and

accurate manner.

  1. Advise on and maintain correct ministerial and departmental practices and procedures in accordance with approved

guidelines and standards.

  1. Assist in finalising ministerial correspondence to a high standard checking grammar, spelling and adherence to protocol

and formatting requirements.

  1. Update and maintain the Ministerial TRM database in a timely and accurate manner.

  2. Assist in monitoring the Secretariat generic email account and ensure emails are acted on promptly.

  3. Assist in monitoring and review of Secretariat intranet content for consistency and updates.

  4. Assist in the coordination of the Department's Legislative Assembly briefs and other requirements of the Chief Executive

as required.

  1. Provide support to the Manager, Secretariat and Secretariat team members.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Experience in Ministerial and Parliamentary processes or the proven ability to acquire such skills quickly.

2. Attention to detail with the ability to proof and edit Ministerial and high-level documents and correspondence.

  1. Well-developed interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills and the ability to negotiate outcomes

with people at all levels.

  1. Developed time management and organisation skills.

  2. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, be highly motivated and an ability to take initiative, be flexible and

maintain confidentiality.

  1. Proven ability to be able to work with minimal supervision to achieve outcomes within tight timeframes.

  2. Proven experience in word processing, database and records management and email systems.



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