Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Secretariat
Job title Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 24730 RTF 335724 Closing 04/01/2026
Contact officer Heidi Demarco at heidi.demarco@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dlpe.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=335724
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website

Primary objective
Provide high level Ministerial Liaison and Secretariat services for the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment (DLPE)
including the effective and timely flow of information and communication with the Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office, in
particular ministerial briefs, Cabinet Submissions and Executive Council Submissions.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide an effective Secretariat function, managing the coordination of Ministerial briefings, Cabinet Submissions,

Executive Council Submissions, including Acts and subordinate legislation such as regulations.
2. Ensure effective communication between the department and the Ministers office, Cabinet Office, and other government

agencies.
3. Manage day to day Ministerial requests and information coordination as a member of the Secretariat unit.
4. Manage/coordinate and review response to Whole of Government and other agency requests.
5. Analyse Hansard or any other appropriate source for items of interest and provide advice to relevant action officers.
6. Manage and coordinate ad hoc projects for the Secretariat unit within required timeframes.
7. Provide high level advice and guidance to departmental staff on protocol and procedural matters as they relate to

Ministerial correspondence and prepare and maintain appropriate guidelines.
8. Provide support to the Executive and Secretariat teams.
9. Provide support and back-up coverage to the Manager, Secretariat.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level liaison and communication (both oral and written) skills, including well developed research skills and attention

to detail.
2. Detailed knowledge and understanding of Ministerial, Cabinet, and legislative processes and prior experience in

Ministerial liaison related work, or similar.
3. Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, within an area subject to

change.
4. A high level of document preparation and presentational skills, and extensive experience with computer databases and

platforms e.g. Content Manager (TRM), SharePoint or similar for the purpose of document management.
5. Relevant personal attributes including discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality, enthusiasm, flexibility, political

awareness, and sensitivity.

Desirable
1. Previous experience in a Secretariat or Ministerial Liaison role and familiarity of the structure and activities of the

Department of Lands, Planning and Environment.
2. Ability to work flexible hours.