Ministry Liaison Officer

Ministerial Liaison Officer 

Employment type: Full Time, Temporary (up to 11.5 months)  

Remuneration: Crown Clerk Grade 9/10 $125,693 – $138,510 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.   


About this role 
The Ministerial Liaison Officer – Mental Health role is an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone with an interest in how government works and the mental health portfolio. It would suit someone keen to broaden their career experience through experience in a Minister’s office, develop an appreciation of the of mental health portfolio issues, and gain experience working in a complex, fast paced environment. The role ensures provision of high quality and timely advice on matters relevant to the mental health portfolio.

For more information, read the full Role Description

What you'll be doing

• Provide accurate, timely and professional advice and support to the Minister’s Office, the Chief of Staff, Advisor’s, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Effectively manage workflow systems and processes to ensure deadlines are clearly identified and met within a complex, high-paced environment.
• Manage briefs, including event and meeting briefs, between the NSW Ministry of Health and the Minister’s Office, ensuring requests are promptly addressed.
• Manage and facilitate the flow of information between the NSW Ministry of Health and the Minister’s Office. 
• Actively identify ways in which departmental processes and liaison activities can be streamlined to ensure maximum efficiencies are met and stakeholders are supported. 

How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 4 pages maximum) and cover letter (1 page maximum) which outlines your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlights your relevant skills.

Additional information

• This is a NSW Health internal EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample to determine your suitability. 
• You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest 
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal

Benefits 

The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on Lisa.Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au