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Departmental Liaison Officer

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Brisbane, QLD
A$116,538-$124,688 p/a
Government & Defence → Government - State
Contract
On-site

Posted 27 days ago


An opportunity exists to join a vibrant CLES unit in T MR as our new Departmental Liaison Officer. This vital role is a key conduit between the department and the Minister's office. We are looking for someone who excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and possesses strong communication and emotional intelligence. The successful candidate for this role must quickly establish credibility and trust with high-level stakeholders and provide exceptional support and advice.

Your Background:
- Experience in liaison roles with an understanding of government functions or the ability to quickly gain relevant knowledge.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for negotiating and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Proven experience in high-pressure situations, demonstrating foresight, critical analysis, and the ability to anticipate issues.
- High-level digital proficiency, including expertise in correspondence workflow systems and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost integrity and discretion.

Pre-employment Requirement: A criminal history check will be completed during the process due to the nature of this role.

In this role, your unique blend of skills, experience, and personal qualities will advance your career and contribute to TMR's overarching vision. We invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/663758/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025


About Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD

Nerang, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
5001-10000 employees

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland.

We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone. No department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.

We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.

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