The Health and Community Services directorate has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and motivated officer to join the Ministerial and Government Services Team as the Directorate Liaison Officer (DLO). DLOs are embedded within the Minister’s Office and act as a central contact and coordination point between ministerial staff and the directorate, whilst also working with stakeholders across government. This provides DLOs with unique opportunities to develop networks and build working relationships with key contacts broadly in ACT government. To be successful in the role you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a sound understanding of government process while being responsive and adaptable to ever changing priorities. You will have the chance to showcase your organisational skills, whilst being afforded opportunities to lead through application of sound judgements and problem solving as you monitor and manage business over a range of matters ensuring quality and timeliness of service. If you are a person who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working with various stakeholders and develop positive relationships to achieve outcomes we want to hear from you. Please note this role also includes an attractive DLO Allowance, which is 7% of the fortnightly rate of pay for the employee’s classification calculated on ordinary hours worked in that fortnight, paid fortnightly in arrears. It is not paid during leave and does not count as salary, except for super. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Experience with digital records management systems is highly desirable. This position may require the successful applicant to either hold or be able to obtain a baseline security clearance. Notes: This is a temporary opportunity available immediately for up to 12 months. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill expected and upcoming vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: A two-page pitch in response to the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities section of the Position Description. A current curriculum vitae. Contact details of at least two relevant referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary opportunity available immediately for up to 12 months.
