Senior Departmental Liaison Officer

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About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

People and Business Services is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning and is responsible for providing business enabling people and corporate services functions, to drive a high-performance culture and to support integrated options.

We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

Job description:

About the Role

In this excellent ongoing role as Senior Departmental Liaison Officer, you will serve as the vital link between the Minister's office and the Department, you'll be the architect of seamless information flow, navigating the intricate landscape of briefings, correspondence and lead process improvements. Dive into the fast-paced world of relationship and people management to craft solutions that are pivotal to the effective management of information. If you're ready to be the driving force behind impactful decisions and contribute to the success of a visionary team, join us on this exhilarating journey.

PD link here. About the Role

In this excellent ongoing role as Senior Departmental Liaison Officer, you will serve as the vital link between the Minister's office and the Department, you'll be the architect of seamless information flow, navigating the intricate landscape of briefings, correspondence and lead process improvements. Dive into the fast-paced world of relationship and people management to craft solutions that are pivotal to the effective management of information. If you're ready to be the driving force behind impactful decisions and contribute to the success of a visionary team, join us on this exhilarating journey.

PD link here. DTP PD Senior DLO 2024 70012550.pdf (dropbox.com)

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Build strong working relationships between the Minister's office, the Department and other ministerial offices, as required.
• Manage and lead a small team of Departmental staff.
• Manage and coordinate administrative, communication requirements, protocols and provide decision making advice between the Minister's office and the Department.
• Develop strategies and solutions that contribute to the effective management of information between the department and ministerial offices.
• Provide high level and proactive and authoritative advice to the Secretary, Senior Departmental officers and ministerial staff on relevant administrative and other matters.
• Liaise effectively across the DLO network, and with staff at all levels in the Group and the Department.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in the role the ideal candidate will have…

• Detailed knowledge of the Department's structure, administrative mechanisms and protocols, and business activities.
• Ability to lead and manage a team ensuring work is prioritised and allocated.
• Demonstrated ability to work on concurrent issues under strict timelines in a sometimes-unstructured environment.
• Understanding of the functions and operation of government, including Cabinet, Parliament, and procedures associated with legislation, together with experience in the public sector.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven experience in reviewing confidential correspondence, briefings and submissions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of or familiarity with the Transport Sector policy environment.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office 365 and Government eBriefings system (or similar

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable.
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture.

Cultural Values

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Applications close 10.00pm on Tuesday 19th of March2024. For further information about the role please contact - Kristy Heaney - Manager Ministerial Services - via **************@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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