Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Communications, marketing and media
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/025401D
Departmental Liaison Officer
The Department
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.
The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
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:
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 a nd 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, Manager, Office of the Chief Executive, on 0422 982 098 or [email protected].
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 [email protected] 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 3 May 2026.