Cabinet Liaison Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 10 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 55630
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 August 2026
Contact Officer: Alyssa Randerson on Alyssa.Randerson@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 0430

Details: The Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is seeking a highly organised and strategic Cabinet Liaison Officer (CLO) to join the Ministerial and Government Services team within the Governance Branch.

Reporting to the Director, Cabinet and Assembly Business, this role serves as the central point of contact between the directorate, the Cabinet Office and other ACT Government directorates on all Cabinet-related matters. Working closely with business areas across the organisation, the CLO provides expert guidance throughout the Cabinet submission process, ensuring high-quality advice, coordination and timely outcomes.

The successful applicant will coordinate Cabinet business across the directorate, including forecasting upcoming matters, managing submission workflows and facilitating consultation across government. They will provide strategic advice on Cabinet processes, submission content, recommendations and options to support informed decision-making. The role also supports compliance with the Cabinet Handbook, monitors the implementation of Cabinet decisions and is responsible for managing access to and secure storage of Cabinet documents.

This is a dynamic and fast-paced position that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and negotiate outcomes within tight timeframes. The role involves handling sensitive and confidential information and currently includes direct supervision of staff .

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills, along with a strong understanding of government processes or the ability to quickly develop this expertise. You will be a proactive problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and can deliver results under pressure.

HCSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+).

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months

How to Apply: Interested applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae, contact details for two referees, and a pitch of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria under 'What You Require' within the Position Description.

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 immediately for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.