Directorate Liaison Officer

Closes: 21 October 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 37786
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 October 2026
Contact Officer: Emma Burn on Emma.Burn@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 6869

Details: Are you politically astute, calm under pressure and skilled at building trusted relationships at the highest levels of government?

The Education Directorate is looking for an exceptional Directorate Liaison Officer (DLO) to be our key link with the Minister’s Office and our on-site representative at the ACT Legislative Assembly.

This is a high-profile, fast-paced role at the centre of government. You will work closely with Ministers’ offices, senior executives, Assembly staff and colleagues across the ACT Public Service to make sure the right information and advice gets to the right people, at the right time.

You will coordinate and provide advice across a broad range of ministerial and parliamentary business, including Cabinet processes, Legislative Assembly matters, ministerial correspondence, briefings, stakeholder engagement, meetings and events.

We are looking for someone who:

• has strong government acumen and understands how to navigate a complex political and administrative environment
• exercises excellent judgement and discretion, particularly when dealing with sensitive or high-profile issues
• builds trusted relationships and communicates confidently with people at all le…