Departmental Liaison Officer

**Clerk Grade 9/10**:

- **Temporary Full-Time up to 12 months**:

- **Sydney CBD**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

We have an opportunity for a **Departmental Liaison Officer** to be part of our Ministerial and Executive Services, Office of the Commissioner. The Departmental Liaison Officer contributes towards the smooth day-to-day operation of the Minister's Office by facilitating and managing the timely dissemination of information between the NSW Police Force and the Minister's Office. The position is a key role which supports the Minister for Police.

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination;
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease; and
- convenient location for public transport and to shops etc;
**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
The Department Liaison Officer (DLO) role provides a wide range of administration support and services to facilitate the effective and efficient operation of a Minister's Office (MO). The role will require you to manage multiple tasks, including competing priorities. Explain a situation when you have had to perform multiple tasks at the same time and what you did to ensure all tasks were completed in a timely manner?

**Target Question 2**:
The DLO role involves providing the MO with a readily accessible source of knowledge and skills regarding the operations of a Department. Sometimes expectations may not fit within a Department's portfolio of responsibilities. The role will require you to influence and negotiate. Explain a situation where you were required to influence and persuade a senior person/colleague to adopt an alternative course of action to the one expected. Why did you consider your approach more appropriate, how did you influence the senior officer/colleague and what was the outcome?

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager **Lyvia Devine** via **8263 6585.**
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.