Senior Cabinet Liaison Officer

Expressions of Interest

Senior Cabinet Liaison Officer

Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services

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

• Employment Type: Temporary
• Employment period: 9 months (until June 2026)
• Grade/Band: Clerk Grade 09/
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
• Applications Close: Thursday, 25 September 2025 at 9:59am

Role impact & contribution

The Senior Cabinet Liaison Officer provides advice and ongoing Cabinet administrative, operational and project and policy support to the Associate Director, Cabinet Unit. This includes ensuring the flow of high quality, strategic and timely advice from subject matter experts to the executive and Treasury ministerial offices to support involvement in Cabinet and Committees. The role also supports Treasury's board appointments and Executive Council processes.

Coordination of timely advice on Cabinet processes requires planning, risk management, stakeholder management and efficient execution. Strong communication, organisational and critical thinking skills are essential for this role.

Proactively building robust relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders is paramount, as is your contribution to improving the delivery of outcomes across the NSW Government through effective communication, collaboration, and advocacy with Treasury teams and agency counterparts.

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

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

Achieve success as Senior Cabinet 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:

• Demonstrated understanding of the structure of Cabinet processes, government functions and activities and machinery of government.
• Display a high level of organisation, with the ability to plan and manage work processes involving multiple stakeholders, anticipating their needs and identifying and mitigating issues, in a high-pressure, high-volume environment with tight deadlines and excellent attention to detail.

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:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by managing the demands of the Cabinet process, juggling shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Provide well-considered advice to Ministerial and agency staff on Cabinet protocols, documents and practices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and reliability in all guidance.
• Proactively anticipate stakeholder needs and identify potential risks to Cabinet operations before they arise.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of Cabinet and committee materials, while ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and protocols.

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Interested in working with us

Submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

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
• confirmation that your leader/s supports your application and has agreed in principle to release you should you be successful.

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.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

We embrace diversity

Treasury NSW is strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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:

• 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:

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. Treasury NSW recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing or temporary employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia and a substantive or temporary NSW public service employee, contractors are not eligible to apply.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Brie Spurr

Close of applications: 9:59am 25/09/2025

A concurrent search is also underway