Ministry Liaison Officer
Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Health staff wishing to apply to this twelve (12) month internal opportunity. In order to be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a permanent/ongoing employee or a temporary employee of NSW Health.
This is a secondment opportunity where you are required to have permission from your home agency to be released from your usual duties for the period.
- Employment type: up to 12 month secondment
- Located at 52 Martin Place, Sydney, close to public transport
- 35 hour working week – role is mostly office-based
About this role
The Ministerial Liaison Officer – Health role is an exciting and challenging opportunity for someone with an interest in how government works and the 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 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 health portfolio.
Crown Clerk 7/8, salary from $ 113,574 - $125,720 plus Super and annual leave loading
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, Advisors, 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 Ministry of Health and the Minister’s Office, ensuring requests are promptly addressed.
- Manage and facilitate the flow of information between the 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 5 pages) and cover letter (1 pages) explaining your interest and suitability to the role.
Closing Date: Monday 26 January 2026
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 only 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.
For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Vaughan on Michelle.Vaughan2@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ627565.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, contact Frankie De Luca on Frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Ministry of Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday 26 January 2026
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