Departmental Liaison Officer
Core
Acts as a trusted advisor and key link between the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and portfolio Ministers' offices, providing high-level advice and coordination on government priorities.
Role type
Senior government liaison officer (political support)
Builds
Ministerial briefs, correspondence, speeches, and parliamentary material for DPIRD
Domain
Australian public sector / Government administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic thinking, problem-solving, high-level written and verbal communication, managing competing priorities, navigating complex government processes, sound judgment, discretion
Preferred skills
Understanding of DPIRD functions, ability to work under pressure, building collaborative relationships, adaptability, initiative
Responsibilities
Manage and quality-check ministerial briefs and correspondence, anticipate and respond to sensitive matters within tight timeframes, support the Minister's involvement in meetings and events, provide timely advice on emerging issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC