EOI - Departmental Liaison Officer at myCareer - NSW Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Development, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Strategic Analysis, Risk Identification, Confidentiality, Professionalism

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Expressions of Interest Departmental Liaison Officer, Minister Work Health & Safety This temporary vacancy is only available to current NSW Public Sector employees. External candidates are encouraged to apply for our externally advertised roles Employment Type: Temporary Employment period: 12 months Grade/Band: Clerk Grade 9/10 Location: Sydney CBD Tuesday to Thursday, Flexibility on Mondays & Fridays Applications Close: Thursday 12 February 2026 at 9:59am Role impact & contribution In the Departmental Liaison Officer (DLO) role supporting the Minister for Work Health & Safety, you will be central to facilitating high quality engagement between NSW Treasury—specifically the State Insurance Schemes (SIS) division—and the Minister’s Office. The DLO role provides a unique opportunity to shape key decisions affecting NSW’s insurance and care system, contribute to the effective delivery of government priorities, and build capability in ministerial liaison, strategic policy, commercial analysis and whole‑of‑government coordination. You will be at the centre of issues that directly affect workers, employers and the broader NSW community. Unlike other roles, this position offers the opportunity to combine DLO duties with policy development work, with three days per week being spent in the Minister’s Office, and the remaining two days being spent working with the SIS team. Your typical day-to-day responsibilities include: Coordinating information flows between Treasury, the Minister’s Office and other agencies, ensuring issues related to the State’s insurance and care arrangements are addressed promptly and accurately. Preparing, reviewing and coordinating Ministerial briefs, correspondence, Cabinet submissions, parliamentary documents and other materials to support effective decision making. Identifying emerging issues and risks across the State’s insurance and care system Building strong and trusted relationships with internal teams, ministerial offices, cluster agencies, boards and other stakeholders to ensure the seamless flow of information and alignment to government priorities. Supporting oversight of icare and contributing to the development of governance, accountability and financial frameworks relevant to the insurance and care system. Working with SIS colleagues on one or more significant policy development projects, comprising various aspects of insurance reform and system improvement. This role plays a vital part in ensuring Treasury’s advice is timely, strategic, politically aware and aligned with whole-of-government priorities. You will be joining our Commercial Group and will be working within the State Insurance Scheme Division. Read more about your future Group and Division. You can read more about the role in the role description here. Achieve success as a Senior Departmental 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: confident engaging with key stakeholders and be comfortable building networks able to anticipate issues, identify interdependencies and evaluate implications for the insurance and care system. high level of professionalism, confidentiality and ability to work to tight deadlines. have excellent communication and negotiation skills a keen interest in policy development and analysis. 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: navigating ministerial and parliamentary settings stakeholder management operational insight into insurance and care schemes 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. 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. 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 confirmation that your leader/s supports your application and has agreed in principle to release you should you be successful. 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: 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, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia and a substantive or temporary NSW public service employee. Contractors are not eligible to apply. Any questions? Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Grace Senituli grace.senituli@treasury.nsw.gov.au Close of applications: 9:59am Thursday 12 February 2026

Responsibilities

The Departmental Liaison Officer will coordinate information flows between Treasury and the Minister’s Office, ensuring timely and accurate responses to issues related to the State’s insurance and care arrangements. The role also involves preparing ministerial briefs and supporting policy development projects.