Senior Parliamentary Liaison Officer

Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services

- Employment Type: Temporary (with view to ongoing)
- Employment period: 12 months
- Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10
- Remuneration: $133,348 - $146,945; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
- Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
- Applications Close: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:59 pm

Your day as a Senior Parliamentary Liaison Officer

Your day-to-day work will involve coordinating and delivering high-quality parliamentary support for Treasury portfolio ministers. You will work across House Folder Notes, Questions on Notice, parliamentary inquiries including Budget Estimates, bill folders and the tabling of annual reports.

You will critically analyse parliamentary products and advice to ensure they are accurate, timely, practical and compliant with relevant guidelines. You will also draft and position content for review by subject matter experts, connect Cabinet and Parliament products, and act as a key contact point for branches across Treasury.

Building trusted relationships will be central to the role. You will work closely with subject matter experts, senior leaders and ministerial offices to manage competing priorities, anticipate risks and support the effective flow of clear and reliable advice, while maintaining confidentiality and security.

You will be joining the Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services. Read more about your future Group and Division.

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

What you can bring to the role

In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

- Demonstrated understanding of parliamentary processes, government functions and activities, and the machinery of government.
- Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and tight, changing deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Sound judgement and critical analysis skills, with the ability to identify risks, draw evidence-based conclusions and provide accurate, practical advice.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor complex information for senior executives and ministerial offices.




- A collaborative and influential approach to building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Tertiary qualifications in business or a related discipline, or demonstrated relevant professional experience and training.

Investing in you

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

- Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
- Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
- Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
- Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
- Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

As you contribute your expertise, you’ll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

- parliamentary processes, practices and protocols
- clear, concise briefing and advice for senior decision-makers
- stakeholder management, prioritisation and risk identification

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Interested in working with us

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

Application process:

- an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge,



skills, and experience in relation to the role.
- complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.
- partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work.

We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement or visit the following link for more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers

- As a Disability Confident Recruiter, NSW Treasury is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and supports adjustments so candidates with disability can participate fairly at every stage.
- As a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer, we recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities through inclusive and flexible workplace practices.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor David Pryde [email protected].

Close of applications: 11:59 pm Wednesday, 28 October 2026

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click “Apply” to start your application.

📌 Senior Parliamentary Liaison Officer (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Department of Customer Service
📍 Sydney