Manager, Departmental Liaison Officer

Manager, Departmental Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services

This temporary vacancy is only available to current NSW Public Sector employees. External candidates are encouraged to apply for our externally advertised roles.

• Employment Type: Temporary 
• Employment Period: Up to 6 Months
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 11/12
• Remuneration: $139,787.44 - $161,662.80; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading 
• Location: Sydney CBD
• Applications Close: Thursday 25 April, 2024 at 10:00am

Stepping into the heart of the NSW Government 

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills. 

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

We consider work-life balance a key feature of being employed here. You will have the flexibility to manage your work schedule around times that best suit your life outside of the workplace and in line with organisational needs.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury 

While we are certain you will already have your own expertise to ensure success in this role, you will also continue to learn and improve your skills in core areas, including:

• exercising sound judgement and provision of high-quality support in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment with many competing priorities
• anticipating issues which may be raised with the Minister which require a response within a tight timeframe
• keeping abreast of emerging issues in the media which relate to the Minister’s portfolio
• building and maintaining stakeholder relationships and networks
• maintaining high levels of accuracy, consistency and quality in advice.

You will join our Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services Division. Read more about your future Group and Division. 

Transform and develop your career in a central government agency that is invested in you.

The Manager, Departmental Liaison Officer role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your network as you will have the chance to work with multiple teams, agencies, external stakeholders, and organisations to help shape your career.

Investing in you 

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include: 

• Accrue quarterly flex time for any hours worked over the standard hours, and enjoy true work life balance
• Continuous learning initiatives to invest in your career. We invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge and expertise during in-house education sessions, and online training is at your fingertips to access. 
• A healthy workplace, both mentally and physically. Our Wellbeing at Treasury curriculum offers regular seminars. From opportunities to connect with colleagues to boost social connection, to seminars on creating better financial health and physical and psychological wellbeing. 
• A range of leave to support you with your needs out of work including generous paid parental leave, carers leave and more.

Read more about our benefits. 

Your day as a Manager, Departmental Liaison Officer

Your typical day-to-day work includes working within Treasury cluster ministerial offices and be the central point of contact between the minister’s office and NSW Treasury. You will ensure the provision of high quality and timely advice on matters relevant to the minister’s portfolio. You will act as liaison between the ministerial office and Treasury to ensure the timely and accurate provision of information and advice and instill a service culture and drive high performance in line with Treasury’s vision and values.

As representatives of Treasury, DLOs also have exposure to a diverse range of complex and sensitive matters as well as establishing and maintaining good working relations with the Minister’s office.

This role liaises extensively with other areas within Treasury, with NSW government agencies and equivalents in other jurisdictions across Australia, and with external stakeholders.

Achieve success as Manager, Departmental Liaison Officer

In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW. 

You will be successful in this role if you have: 

• understanding of the workings of government, including the role of Ministers, clusters and agencies, the role of the Minister’s office, parliamentary processes, and government protocols and procedures
• experience in preparing high quality briefings, correspondence and other material to meet ministerial requirements
• demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement, maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity
• strong technical skills to understand Treasury’s role and accountability for managing requests from cluster Ministers’ offices
• ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement, maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity.

We are also committed to providing you with access to learning and development programs to help you achieve your performance objectives and career goals. Read more about how we invest in you. 

Interested in working with us? 

We would love to learn more about you!

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. 

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform. 

NSW Treasury is an accredited Disability Confident Recruiter. This means we provide a fair and equitable recruitment process to all candidates. People with a disability can apply for our jobs without experiencing barriers. We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

People with a disability are supported to access adjustments in our recruitment processes and the workplace. Please visit the following link for contact details if you have a disability and require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

NSW Treasury is accredited as a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer.

We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of NSW.

How we get to know you:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete several pre-screening questions as part of the application process. 

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process. 

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term, or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia. 

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Scott Walker, ************@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications: Thursday 25 April, 2024 at 10:00am

A concurrent search is also underway

Click “Apply online” to start your application.