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

• Be the trusted link between Departmental and ministerial offices, ensuring smooth, accurate communication
• Permanent Full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• NSW office location negotiable with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938.00 to $110,271.00 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
As an Assistant Ministerial and Parliamentary Liaison Officer, within the Office of the Secretary, you’re in the engine room behind the Ministerial and Parliamentary Services team, keeping everything moving with precision and purpose. You’ll manage ministerial and parliamentary requests and mailboxes, using records management systems, coordinate approvals, and ensure every product meets the right standards. It’s a role that blends admin smarts with expert coordination, all while supporting high-level decision-making.

You’ll be challenged with juggling tight deadlines, navigating complex communication channels, and handling sensitive information with professionalism. Whether it’s liaising with ministerial or Departmental offices, triaging and tracking requests, or improving our internal systems, your work helps the Department stay responsive, accurate, and aligned with government protocols.

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Ministerial and Parliamentary Liaison Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members.
• Solid time management, organisational skills and attention to detail to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Proficient in navigating government protocols and Departmental systems to ensure compliance and timely delivery of ministerial and parliamentary products.
• Skilled in coordinating cross-functional inputs and approvals, maintaining accuracy and consistency across high-volume documentation workflows.
• A curiosity for finding the right place for requests to be directed to.

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 29 September at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Phillipa Gately, Director Parliamentary & Gov Services on Phillipa.Gately@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.