Cabinet Liaison and Parliamentary Officer

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 138177

Location

ACT 

 Employment Type

Ongoing/Non Ongoing (Permanent/Temporary), Full-time 

Classification

APS Level 6 - $94,563.00 and $107,713.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Ashlee Severs on 02 6198 7922 or ashlee.severs@homeaffairs.gov.au  

Office Arrangements

Onsite; Flexible  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 23/06/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 5 immediate position/s. 

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

DS Executive | Executive Coordination | Ministerial & Parliamentary | Various

The Parliamentary Section supports the Home Affairs portfolio's parliamentary processes, including Senate Estimates, Questions on Notice, Question Time Briefs, submissions, Parliamentary Inquiries, and tabling documents. It monitors Parliamentary business and provides support to the department, portfolio, and Ministers' offices. A role in the Parliamentary Section offers you a unique insight into the workings of Parliament, providing deeper understanding of how the department and wider portfolio contribute to the Government's priorities and help achieve its key objectives.

The Cabinet Liaison Office (CLO) coordinates all cabinet matters, supporting the department, portfolio, Ministers' offices, and other agencies. It assists in forecasting and preparing departmental submissions and memoranda, liaising with stakeholders to track progress against milestones. The CLO offers the opportunity for staff to be exposed to key Government business, including on high profile, contentious matters and an invaluable insight into the decision-making process of the Cabinet and its committees.

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.

Our ideal candidate

• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise widely and to build and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Good management skills, including the ability to work independently to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
• An ability to exercise sound judgement and to think strategically and creatively in a fast-paced work environment
• Proven capacity to work well in a team environment and maintain a calm, flexible, friendly and professional approach
• Possess strong attention to detail and a solid organisational awareness

Duties and responsibilities

Under limited direction and in accordance with standard operating processes, officers are expected to undertake the following duties:

• Facilitate, manage, review and distribute the development and lodgement of cabinet submissions and papers, ensuring they meet cabinet requirements.
• Coordinate high quality briefing for our ministers, Secretary and other Government Officials, on items of consideration at meetings of the Cabinet and its committees.
• Oversee the monitoring, allocation and quality assurance of Parliamentary products such as Parliamentary Questions on Notice (PQoNs), Question Time Briefs (QTBs), Parliamentary Inquiry Recommendations and Documents tabled in Parliament.
• Work proactively and liaise with all areas of the Home Affairs portfolio, including Ministers' Offices and the Senior Executive.

Additional information

The Ministerial and Parliamentary Branch also provides a unique opportunity to build relationships across the department and wider portfolio, at all levels. These roles will allow you to broaden your perspective and skill set, while also developing relationships and networks within and beyond the department. It will also give you an invaluable insight into the inner workings and decision-making processes at the highest levels of Government.

Please note that due to the nature of the role in in the Cabinet Liaison Office, some out-of-hours and rostered weekend work is required. Successful applicants appointed to a designated Cabinet Liaison Officer position will be eligible to an annual allowance of $24,369.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 23/06/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 138177 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
   

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.