Division: LRLS Law Reform & Legal Services
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Req ID: 69769
Assistant Ministerial Liaison Officer
Location – Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
Employment type – Ongoing full-time position (35 hrs per week)
Salary – Clerk Grade 5/6, Base Salary ($93,295 – $102,941), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
This position involves crafting timely and accurate responses to Ministerial correspondence, briefings, and Parliamentary materials. You'll research and prepare essential documents for Ministerial offices, ensuring high-quality communication. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates who thrive in a dynamic environment, as you'll play a crucial role in supporting government operations and stakeholder engagement.
What you'll do
As part of the Ministerial Support Team, you will prepare Ministerial correspondence, briefings, and Parliamentary documents, ensuring all materials are accurate and timely. You'll coordinate and review Parliamentary materials, manage agendas, and collate essential reports for Ministerial offices.
You will also:
Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff within the Department of Communities and Justice and related agencies.
Ensure timely document preparation by following up on overdue advice and identifying additional input needs.
Exercise sound judgment and critically analyze information to support decision-making.
Work as part of a team of dedicated professionals who value quality and collaboration, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
What we're looking for
We seek a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can thrive under pressure and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
You should be able to exercise sound judgment and critically analyze information, enabling you to make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.
Psychological Safety Notice:
Please be aware that the role involves handling ministerial briefings and correspondence that may include sensitive topics, such as violent and sexual crimes.
Candidates must be prepared to provide service to stakeholders with sensitivity, empathy, and appropriate discretion.
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:
National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below:
Targeted Question 1 - Describe a time when you had to handle sensitive material as part of your work tasks.
Targeted Question 2 - Describe a project or problem that required you to engage various stakeholders and / or resources to resolve.
Applications close: Sunday, 6 October 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager at ******
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Lois Jebin at ******
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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