Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 41878
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 July 2026
Contact Officer: Jonathan Kobus on [email protected] or (02) 6205 3185
Details: Economic Development, within Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) is seeking a highly motivated senior officer to perform the duties of Directorate Liaison Officer (DLO).
Economic Development is a dynamic division with a variety of portfolios reporting to three ministers. Its business units include Sport and Recreation, artsACT, Events ACT, Tourism and Investment, Skills Canberra, Policy, Strategy and Projects, Business, Communications and Engagement, Strategic Infrastructure Coordination, Venues Canberra and the National Arboretum Canberra and Stromlo Forest Park. As the Economic Development DLO, you will play a key role as the liaison between Ministers' offices and the Division. You will attend meetings with Ministers and ensure the efficient flow of materials between Ministers' offices and the Division. This role provides DLO functions for the independent statutory bodies Canberra Institute of Technology, City Renewal Authority and Cultural Facilities Corporation.
As a DLO you will need to bring to the role: leadership in exercising sound judgement; an ability to maintain effective relationships through a responsive approach; excellent communication and negotiation skills; a sound understanding of government process; and a high level of organisation. If you are someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys managing relationships this is a role for you.
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:
- A qualification in public administration, economics, business or a related subject (or a willingness to undertake) is highly desirable.
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Experience in a similar role within the ACT Government will be highly regarded.
Note: This is a temporary position available from 20 August 2026 to 20 August 2027.
This position is located within the Legislative Assembly building, in the Chief Minister's Office and requires the successful candidate to work full time in the Office.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
Directorate Liaison Officer roles include a 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.
How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit the following:
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A one-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and
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A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available from 20 August 2026 to 20 August 2027.
