Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 70292
Directorate: Digital Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 June 2026
Contact Officer: Catherine Ellis on [email protected] or 0466 922 505
Details: Digital Canberra is currently seeking a high performing officer to fill the position of Directorate Liaison Officer (DLO) until January 2027 (possibility of extension to 12 months).
At Digital Canberra, you’ll work with passionate technologists, policy experts, and designers that build and sustain services that matter. We value curiosity, collaboration, and creativity, and we’re committed to helping you grow.
While not a technology enabling role, the DLO role is a critical role as the conduit of information between the directorate and Ministerial Offices.
DLOs perform a range of functions intended to provide a comprehensive and responsive service to Minister’s, Ministerial Offices, the Directorate-General, and the directorate. The DLO is responsible for facilitating and supporting flow of information through direct communications and provision of policy advice between the directorate and the relevant portfolio Minister’s Office/s and as necessary other Ministerial Offices. The DLO provides guidance and assistance in matters relating to Cabinet, the Legislative Assembly, ministerial meetings and functions as well as supporting the coordination of whole of government matters through their central position within the DLO network.
DLOs may at time be expected to work additional hours during key periods due to the nature of the duties and responsibilities associated with the position. In recognition of this, the DLO role includes a DLO Allowance which is seven percent (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.
Please refer to the Position Description for further information about this role. You may also wish to speak to the listed Contact Officer if you have any queries once you have reviewed the Position Description.
Digital Canberra was created on 1 July 2025 and offers a rewarding government career that has a direct, positive impact on the Canberra community, and just like our city, Digital Canberra is inclusive. Our work spans many technology disciplines, and our workforce is culturally and linguistically diverse. We welcome candidates who have the right to work in Australia, which may include temporary and permanent visa holders (subject to your visa conditions and security clearance restrictions).
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Experience within the ACT Government or understanding of ACT Government procedures and protocols relating to Cabinet, Ministerial and Legislative Assembly matters would be highly advantageous.
Note: This is a temporary position available from late August 2026 until 30 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
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.
DLOs are primarily based in the Legislative Assembly with a designated workstation and are expected to attend the office in person. There is limited ability to access flexible working arrangements in this position.
How to apply: Please submit a written pitch of no more than two pages addressing the Profession/Technical Skills and Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees, with one being a current manager or supervisor.
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.
Digital Canberra
Digital Canberra was established on the 1 July 2025, amalgamating positions which previously were advertised under Chief Ministers and Economic Development Directorate and ACT Health Directorate.
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This is a temporary position available from late August 2026 until 30 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
