Ministerial and Parliamentary Liaison Officer

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Work at the intersection of policy, politics, and public service—where every detail matters
• Permanent Full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• NSW office location negotiable with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 plus super

What's in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As a Ministerial and Parliamentary Liaison Officer, within the Office of the Secretary, you'll be the trusted source of advice and coordination for ministerial and parliamentary correspondence across the Department. You'll support the Secretary, Ministers, and Divisions by preparing and reviewing high-quality briefings and advice - especially those that are urgent, sensitive, or high-impact - while ensuring everything aligns with government policies and political frameworks.

This role calls for someone who can juggle competing priorities under pressure, triage information, synthesise complex information into readable material, maintain accuracy across complex workflows, and navigate sensitive communication channels with confidence. You'll be central to improving systems and processes, building strong relationships, and helping the Department stay responsive and compliant in a fast-moving, politically aware environment.

For more information read the full Role Description: Ministerial and Parliamentary Liaison Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey complex material, ideas and collaborate with team members.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.
• The ability to shift between written and coordination tasks, as required.
• Ability to interpret and apply evolving government policies and political frameworks to ensure compliant and context-sensitive outputs.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated understanding of government and public administration, legislative, and the role of Minsters and agencies in Government.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent professional experience in a similar role.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our Department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

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. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 29 September at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Phillipa Gately, Director Parliamentary & Gov Services on

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

Please note 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.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.