Departmental Liaison Officer

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

 

• Creation of a Talent Pool for future opportunities at the department
• Successful applicants will be required to work from Ministerial offices located in Sydney CBD 5 days per week
• Salary is relative to experience and ranges from $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 plus super

 

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

 

The role

The Departmental Liaison Officer provides administration and support services and advice to facilitate the effective and efficient operation of the Minister’s office and contributes to the achievement of Department and Government commitments.

 

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to operate effectively in a complex, sensitive and changing environment, with superior organisational, prioritisation and time management skills and capacity to work well under pressure. You pride yourself in delivering superior services and support and will have operational experience in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

 

You are a team-oriented person however can confidently work autonomously, proactively identifying what needs to be done and working through available materials and resources to resolve or escalate as required. With your confidence and ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, you are committed in developing and maintaining strong networks and collaborative relationships to ensure objectives are met.

 

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

 

About You

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. 
• High level administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and competing demands. 
• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy-in. 
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Comfortable working in a busy, high‑pressure environment, staying organised and focused while managing competing priorities and fast‑changing demands
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables. 

 

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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 Monday, 16 March 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Belinda Sheather, Manager, DLO Program on belinda.sheather@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

 

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

 

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

 

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.