Senior Departmental Liaison Officer

• Exciting new opportunity to utilise your executive stakeholder skills and policy/legislation interpretation!

• 12-month temporary full-time opportunity 

• Office location – Sydney CBD with ability to work on-site (4 days/wk) 

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super 

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Our Ministerial Coordination team is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Senior Departmental Liaison Officer! 

As a Senior Departmental Liaison Officer, you will be the point of contact in providing subject matter expert advice for the Authority’s policymaking and project coordination. We are seeking senior officers who specialise in policy development, legislation, change/project management and thrives in building stakeholder relationships across government bodies.  

We are seeking an experienced Senior Department Liaison Officer with:  

• Expert knowledge of current affairs with a deep understanding of legislations, regulations, policies and systems. 

• Strong skills in effective decision-making by consulting with the Ministers’ Office, members of Parliament, community groups and internal senior executives/management. 

• Ability to develop and lead systems and operational improvements for the long-term engagement of Parliamentary and other government stakeholders. 

• Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills to assess multiple situations and develop effective resolution strategies within critical timeframes. 

• Demonstrated experience in managing and resolving complex project management issues, including stakeholder engagement, relationships/expectations management.  

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or strong knowledge of the machinery of government and procedures required for ministerial correspondence, briefings, and other materials. 

About the agency  

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.  
 

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Departmental Liaison Officer  

To Apply 

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.  

Applications close 5 February 2025 at 11:55PM. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kathy Le, Talent Acquisition Specialist via Kathy.Le@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au  

Looking for more information or assistance in applying? 

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.   
 

Please contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you would like an adjustment to assist you in your application.