Senior Ministerial And Briefings Officer

Seeking a Skilled Senior Ministerial and Briefings Officer 6-Month Labour Hire Contract | Adelaide State Government OpportunitySenior Ministerial and Briefings OfficerLocation: Adelaide, SAContract: 6 months labour hireSalary: $65 - $70 per hour, plus superA South Australian Government organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Ministerial and Briefings Officer to join their Office of the Chief Executive on a 6-month labour hire contract.
This pivotal role ensures the timely coordination and delivery of ministerial correspondence, briefings, speech notes, and other key documents, acting as a strategic liaison between Ministerial Offices and internal stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic oversight and quality assurance for all ministerial and executive correspondence, ensuring alignment with government protocols and reputational standards.

• Lead the development, coordination and review of complex ministerial submissions, speech notes, briefings and reports, often involving sensitive or high-priority matters.

• Act as the primary liaison point between Ministerial Offices and internal senior stakeholders, managing expectations, resolving issues, and ensuring delivery of accurate, high-quality content under tight deadlines.

• Drive continuous improvement across ministerial processes, identifying workflow efficiencies, embedding best practices and contributing to long-term capability uplift within the team.

• Provide expert advice, mentoring, and leadership to other team members, supporting a collaborative, high-performing, and responsive work culture.

• Influence decision-making by providing senior-level insight, context, and editorial guidance on high-profile or complex departmental matters.About You:The ideal candidate will bring:
• Strong knowledge of Parliament and Cabinet processes and how they operate within government departments.

• Demonstrated experience in preparing, reviewing and editing ministerial correspondence, submissions, reports and requests to a high standard.

• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor content to audience needs and communicate with diplomacy and discretion.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing competing deadlines with strong organisational skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with document and workflow systems commonly used in government.

• Experience within SA Government, with excellent attention to detail, a proactive and motivated work ethic, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• A high degree of political acumen, strategic awareness and sound judgement in handling confidential or sensitive matters.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and influence outcomes.This is an excellent opportunity for a politically astute and highly organised professional to make a meaningful contribution in a senior capacity within government.
The role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is confident working with executive leadership and ministerial stakeholders.How to Apply:Please submit your application by hitting "apply now" at the bottom of this ad.
For any questions, please reach out to Alicia King on **********************.
We will not be accepting application via email at this time.For all contract and temporary roles, please note the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading Consultant **********************Reference number: ****** Profession:Policy & ProgramPolicyCompany: HudsonDate posted: 12th Jun, 2025