Departmental Liaison Officer Salary: $113,022 – $136,747 (Plus Superannuation) Fixed term: Until 31 December 2026 Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: Level 31, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available) The Role The Departmental Liaison Officer (DLO) facilitates good communication between the Minister's office and Creative Victoria. The position is responsible for the efficient and appropriate handling of correspondence, coordination of the briefing process and the appropriate flow of information. The DLO role offers an opportunity to understand the workings of government, gain exposure to a Minister's office, develop an appreciation of the full scope of Creative Victoria's work, and work in a complex and vibrant environment. Main accountabilities: Facilitate the working relationship between the Minister's office and the department by ensuring a smooth flow of information and advice in both directions. Manage and coordinate administrative and communication requirements and protocols between the Minister's office and the Department, including monitoring and tracking departmental responses to ministerial office requests. Develop strategies and solutions to support the effective management of information between the department and ministerial office, including the flow of briefings, correspondence and other documentation. Provide high level and proactive advice to senior departmental officers and ministerial staff on relevant administrative and other matters. Liaise effectively across the DLO network and with staff at all levels in the Group and the department. The Team The position of Departmental Liaison Officer forms a part of the Office of the Chief Executive Branch within the Creative Victoria Group . The Office of the Chief Executive supports the Chief Executive in leading the Creative Victoria group to efficiently and effectively deliver on the priorities of the Department, Minister and the Victorian Government, including under the Creative Victoria Act 2017 and Creative State 2025. This includes responsibility for public administration, ministerial coordination, and the provision of high-quality strategic policy advice on promoting and improving access to and participation in the arts and creative industries. About You Use your understanding of the functions and operation of government, including Cabinet, Parliament, and procedures associated with legislation, together with experience in the public sector. Use your well-developed organisational, analytical and planning skills and your ability to operate independently within given guidelines and timeframes, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively with a range of internal stakeholders, to achieve the objectives of the branch. Experience in coordinating correspondence, briefings and submissions on confidential and sensitive issues, and the demonstrated ability to work on concurrent issues under strict timelines without supervision, will support your success in this role. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Marama Whyte, A/Principal Adviser, Office of the Chief Executive , on 0422 982 098 or marama.whyte@creative.vic.gov.au . The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description. Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. How to Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications close at 23:59pm on 5 March 2026
