Ministerial Liaison Officer, Office of The Secretary and Ministerial Services

· Employment Type: Ongoing

· Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 7/8

· Remuneration: $113,574.00 - $125,720.00 plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading

· Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available

· Applications Close: Friday 17 October 2025 at 9:59am

Your day as a Ministerial Liaison Officer

Are you passionate about public service and eager to make a meaningful impact?

At NSW Treasury, we are looking for a dedicated Ministerial Liaison Officer who excels in communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management. As a key player in our team, you will facilitate seamless interactions between the Treasury and government ministers, ensuring that critical information flows efficiently and effectively.

Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly influence the financial and economic policies of New South Wales. Come work for us and help shape the future of our state!

The Ministerial Liaison Officer will ensure accurate and timely responses to correspondence, briefs, inquiries, and other requests for the Office of the Secretary, Ministerial Services, Senior Management, and the offices of the Treasurer and portfolio ministers. This role will manage the relationship between NSW Treasury and ministerial offices, and contribute to the effective management of Treasury’s systems and processes.

You will be joining our Office of The Secretary and Ministerial Services Group and will be working within the Office of The Secretary and Ministerial Services Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

Balancing work and wellbeing is important to our group, we include some great social activities to grow closer as a group.

Interested in working with us

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

Achieve success as a Ministerial 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.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

· Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

· Good conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently.

· Highly organised with the ability to multi-task, plan and manage work processes involving multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines.

· Demonstrated experience in writing briefs and correspondence.

· Highly desirable to have robust skills with Microsoft Suite (particularly Word) and workflow systems (such as Nintex or Objective).

What can you expect from us

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:

· Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks

· Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.

· Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training.

· Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.

· Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

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.

As you contribute your expertise, you’ll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

· coordinating information flows between ministerial offices and Treasury to ensure timely responses

· managing stakeholder requests and follow up with branches to meet deadlines

· reviewing and preparing high-quality ministerial correspondence and briefs

· supporting and improving the Ministerial Liaison process and provide assistance across OSMS as needed.

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Application process:

· an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.

· complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.

· partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted.

· reference checks maybe used as part of your ongoing evaluation against this position.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

We embrace diversity

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

NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

We currently hold the following accreditations as:

· a Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.

· a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.

We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

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, [email protected]

Close of applications: Friday 17 October 2025 at 9:59am

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click “Apply online” to start your application.