EOI – Senior Department Liaison Officer (Environment Officer Class 11) – Minister Sharpe’s Office

• Six month opportunity
• Immediate start
• Location: Sydney CBD
• Starting Salary $134,445 + super

An opportunity exists for a 6-month assignment to the role of Senior Department Liaison Officer (Sr DLO) in the Office of the Minister for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Heritage. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a greater insight into the operations of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Heritage (DCCEEW) at the highest level, as well as understand the workings of a Minister’s office and how decisions are made.

The secondee to this position will play an important role in assisting with the development and delivery of key government priorities. The role requires the ability to prioritise requests, manage workloads and exercise independent sound judgement in an environment of tight timelines and high volumes, as well as supporting effective communications in both directions between the Minister’s office and DCCEEW, including but not limited to facilitating the progression of briefing documents, cabinet documents, parliamentary matters, legislation, event packages, policy advice, and correspondence. This position will be available for immediate start. The role description for this position is attached.

The position is located at 52 Martin Place (working from the office at least 4 days a week is required). The position reports to the Director Ministerial Services Branch in the Department but for practical reasons reports to the Chief of Staff on a daily basis.

For more information, read the full role description: Senior Department Liaison Officer

How to apply

Please send an email outlining your interest in the position to Sarah Blain with a cover letter and resume of no more than four pages by COB Thursday, 28 November 2024. You should seek the approval of your manager before you apply. For more information about the role please contact Sarah Blain, A/Director Ministerial Services Branch on 8275 1409 or at sarah.blain@environment.nsw.gov.au.

Who is eligible to apply

The Expression of Interest is open to temporary and ongoing staff within DCCEEW, at grade or looking for an opportunity to act in a higher role. Contractors and casual staff are not eligible for this role.

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