Senior Departmental Liaison Officer

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for two talented and passionate individuals to join the Office of the Secretary as a Senior Departmental Liaison Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet. We have two 12 month fixed-term positions on offer.

The Office of the Secretary supports the Secretary's leadership of DPC and the VPS. The Office also manages the Department Liaison Officers for the Premier's Private Office (PPO) and other portfolio Ministerial Offices.

These positions are Senior Departmental Liaison Officers (DLOs) to the Premier's Private Office (PPO). DLOs are public service employees appointed and employed by departments and allocated to a particular Minister's Office or the PPO. DLOs provide a central point of contact and facilitate strong communication, efficient and effective flow of information and advice, and a cooperative working relationship between the department and the Premier or Minister and their office.

DLOs work in a complex and often ambiguous environment to support the PPO or Minister's Office in their liaison with the department by managing the flow of information, advice and documents.

This position is an important interface between Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) and the PPO and will gain an insight into the development of public policy at the most senior levels. DLOs will see first-hand the functioning of Cabinet, Parliament and Executive Government, and will come to better understand DPC's role in our system of government.

The role requires excellent relationship-building skills and ability to engage with senior executives, strong coordination and administration skills, ability to exercise judgement under pressure, strong communication skills and ability to work in a complex environment.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will bring:

• Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, provide advice on processes and policies, and work effectively, sensitively and collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to prepare complex communication material such as letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language and ensuring that appropriate style and formats are used.
• Proven ability to understand the impact of external events, emerging matters and changing stakeholder needs on the organisation and government whilst leveraging strategic relationships and knowledge to respond accordingly. An understanding of DPC's internal workings and processes along with knowledge of the portfolio will be highly regarded.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with sound judgment and a willingness to identify issues and develop appropriate solutions to solve business problems and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.

The closing date for this position is midnight, Tuesday 28th October 2025.

Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.