Senior Departmental Liaison Officer

Senior Departmental Liaison Officer,

Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services

This temporary vacancy is only available to current NSW Treasury and NSW Public Sector employees. External candidates are encouraged to apply for our externally advertised roles.

This is a great opportunity if you are motivated by career development to further build your capabilities within a dynamic environment

• Employment Type: Temporary
• Employment Period: 12-18 months
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10
• Remuneration:  $129, $142,665.00 plus Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Friday 7 November :00am

Your day as a Senior Departmental Liaison Officer

If you are interested in expanding your public sector experience, then this is the opportunity for you.

As a Senior Departmental Liaison Officer (DLO), you'll help build and maintain a strong relationship between our Ministers' Offices and NSW Treasury.

You will play an integral part in implementing and improving systems between the department and Ministerial Office. You will review and facilitate the approval of documents such as briefing notes, advice, correspondence, Cabinet papers and parliamentary materials, and provide clear feedback to the department about the office's needs. In particular you will be responsible for checking the quality of information and advice and using sound judgement to prioritise work that is often unpredictable, deadline-driven and of a critical nature.

Over your 12-month term, you will gain exposure to the dynamics of politics, sitting days in Parliament House, and the end-to-end policy process from ideation through to legislation. You will help the office deliver NSW Budget, prepare for Budget Estimates and other committee hearings, and support Cabinet meetings. You will witness the progression of key policy priorities including housing reform, industrial relations, energy, major infrastructure projects and many more.

As a Treasury DLO, you will work across all divisions in the department. You will liaise with other NSW government agencies, other state and territory treasuries, and with external stakeholders. You will form productive working relationships with staff in other Ministerial Offices, the Premier's Department, the Cabinet Office, and officials at NSW Parliament House.

This role is primarily office-based working in the Sydney CBD where you will join a small and tight-knit DLO team in the Treasurer's Office. 

You will be joining our Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services team. Read more about your future Group and Division.

Interested in working with us

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

Achieve success as a Senior Departmental Liaison Officer

 In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• understanding of the workings of government, including the role of Ministers, departments and agencies, the role of a Ministerial Office, parliamentary processes, and government protocols and procedures.
• ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement, maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity
• high level of accuracy, consistency and quality in service delivery
• demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and high-volume environment.

Investing in you

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will 'Buddy' you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
• Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training.
• Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

As you contribute your expertise, you'll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

• co-ordinating information flows between the Minister's Office and Treasury
• responding promptly to enquiries from key internal Treasury and wider Government stakeholders and other Ministerial offices
• developing procedures and solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of ministerial services
• maintaining communication strategies and networks within the organisation.

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Application process:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.
• partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months. If Talent Pooled, you are only eligible for Senior Departmental Liaison Officer positions.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

We embrace diversity

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

We currently hold the following accreditations as:

• a Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.
• a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.

We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit:

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Scott Walker,

Close of applications: Friday 7 November 2025

A concurrent search is also underway.

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