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Assistant Departmental Liaison Officer


Office of the Under Treasurer; Brisbane City

An exciting opportunity awaits to join the Departmental Liaison Office at Queensland Treasury. Contribute to critical liaison roles between Ministerial Offices, government departments, and key stakeholders, driving high-quality outcomes across the department and whole-of-government priorities.

• Work in a high-profile government environment.
• Build relationships with influential stakeholders across Queensland.
• Drive key government priorities with professionalism and impact.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/675424/26
Closing date 23-Jan-2026
Job duration
Contact person Teneille Elliott
Contact details Phone: 0474 473 506
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Your new opportunity

Are you ready to work in a high-profile environment that directly impacts Queenslanders? The Office of the Under Treasurer offers a unique opportunity, in the Queensland Treasury Departmental Liaison Office, for a dedicated individual to work closely with Ministerial Offices and key stakeholders. This position supports the Under Treasurer and Ministers responsible for treasury, energy, home ownership and finance, as well as delivering outcomes across government priorities.

This role provides a chance to be at the forefront of departmental and portfolio coordination while collaborating with private sector stakeholders, statutory bodies, and government-owned corporations.

In this role, you will:

  • Liaise with high-level stakeholders, including Ministerial Offices, Executive management, private entities, and the community, regarding government programs and policies.
  • Provide policy advice on complex and intersectional issues such as economic, energy, social policy, finance, and budget initiatives, aligned with government objectives.
  • Coordinate sensitive, high-volume correspondence for Ministerial Offices with a commitment to confidentiality and utmost accuracy.
  • Manage public enquiries related to departmental issues, aiding Queensland's constituents.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aiming for seamless collaboration.
  • Monitor and optimise workflow for Ministerial correspondence and briefing notes, ensuring professional standards and timely delivery.
  • Work on strategies to enhance departmental processes and compliance with relevant protocols.
  • Undertake administrative tasks for the Office of the Under Treasurer to support effective information flow and daily operations

What experience you will bring:

  • Exceptional relationship management skills and sound judgement to collaborate and create solutions tailored to diverse perspectives.
  • Strong written and verbal communication ability, including the aptitude to adapt complex content for varying audiences with high attention to detail.
  • Organisational skills to proactively perform in a dynamic work setting with tight timeframes, leveraging agility and autonomy.
  • Sound knowledge of government mechanics, including Ministers' roles and adherence to protocols and processes.
  • Familiarity with whole-of-government and departmental priorities, initiatives, and strategies.

Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role, relevant qualifications will be highly regarded.

How to apply

To submit your application, click on the Apply link to provide:

  • Your resume detailing relevant experience
  • A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in this position and how your knowledge, skills and experience makes you a strong candidate for the role.

Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process.

We welcome applicants to share with the hiring manager any health condition, disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/675424/26
Closing Date: Friday, 23 January 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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