The Office of the Director-General is seeking an experienced Principal Briefing and Liaison Officer to join the Ministerial and Executive Services Unit. This is a senior, high-trust role working at the centre of Queensland Health. You will help make sense of emerging and sensitive issues, connect the right people and information, test and strengthen advice, and ensure senior decision-makers have what they need when it matters. The work is fast-moving, wide-ranging and highly visible.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/ODG693437
Closing date 09-Oct-2026
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Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Up to 12 months
Contact person Kyle Fogarty
Contact details 0419 803 771
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Why this role?

Few roles give you this breadth of visibility across Queensland Health.

You will work across issues spanning the health system and see first-hand how complex matters are worked through, how advice is shaped and how decisions are supported at the highest levels of the department.

You will be trusted to think critically, ask the right questions and exercise judgement. You will work directly with senior stakeholders, bring together perspectives from across Queensland Health and help turn complexity into clear, practical advice.

About the team

You will join an experienced, highly connected team working at the interface between Queensland Health, the Office of the Director-General and the Minister's Office.

The team works at pace, supports each other and takes pride in producing advice that is clear, accurate and defensible. The work is varied, the issues are interesting and no two days are quite the same.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is already a strong writer, thinker and adviser and wants to work in an environment where those skills are genuinely tested.

You will be able to quickly get across complex issues, identify what matters and communicate it clearly to senior audiences.



You will be confident dealing with ambiguity, comfortable challenging or clarifying advice where necessary, and able to build credibility with people at all levels.

You will bring highly developed analytical, communication and relationship-management skills, sound judgement and the confidence to operate on sensitive and high-profile matters. A strong understanding of Queensland Health, government or another large and complex organisation will be highly regarded.

What you will get from the role

You will gain a perspective on Queensland Health that is difficult to get elsewhere.

You will work across the breadth of the health system, build relationships with senior leaders and experienced colleagues, and strengthen the judgement, influence and executive advisory skills that are valuable across senior policy, strategy, governance and executive roles.

For someone who enjoys complexity, responsibility and being close to where important issues are being worked through, this is an exceptional opportunity.

The role operates as part of a roster and includes participation in on-call arrangements, with some flexibility in working hours required for urgent or high-priority matters.

How to apply

Please submit:

- a short written response of no more than 1–2 pages outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to succeed in the role
- your current CV or resume, including details of two referees with knowledge of your recent work performance and conduct

For further information about the role, please contact Kyle Fogarty, Director, Office of the Director-General, on 0419 803 771.

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Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

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📌 Principal Briefing and Liaison Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
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