Department of State Development
Job reference: 843223
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About us:

The Department of State Development is the South Australian Government’s lead economic development agency. 

Our mission is to drive sustainable economic growth in South Australia by increasing industrial and workforce capability, capacity, collaboration and resilience. We take pride in hiring the right people for the right jobs and offer an attractive, flexible workplace. 

For more information about our agency, please visit: 

Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au 

About the role:

The Ministerial Liaison Officer is responsible for facilitating timely and effective communication between portfolio agencies and the Minister’s office. The role includes operational support and the provision of relevant and timely information to advisers and other members of the team. The Ministerial Liaison Officer will manage and monitor a broad range of issues related to the Minister’s portfolio/s and parliamentary obligations.

As a Ministerial Liaison Officer, you will:

1. Receive correspondence and inquiries from members of the public and ensure that issues are addressed appropriately with a high level of customer service.
2. Exercise judgement and knowledge of departmental policy and functions in preparing, editing and assisting with replies to ministerial correspondence.
3. Support the Minister’s parliamentary obligations including the coordination and management of Parliamentary Briefing Notes, estimates briefings, preparation of Bill folders and monitoring the passage of legislation.
4. Identify, establish, and maintain effective working relationships and a network of stakeholders across government, to ensure they receive professional, expert and timely advice.
5. Develop, review, and maintain effective procedures and strategies in accordance with legislation to ensure the delivery of appropriate services between the Minister's office and the department.

Key Competencies:

To apply and succeed in the role, you will have:

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, organisational and time management skills, including the ability to cope with high volumes of work and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in providing executive and/or administrative support and advice within strict timeframes to achieve required outcomes.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills (including negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution) and a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships and foster an environment of trust and cooperation.
• Abilities to problem solve within a team and achieve positive outcomes for customers and stakeholders
• Proven ability to sustain high level performance, determine priorities, organise workloads.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under broad direction, apply judgement, and initiative.

Remuneration: Competitive salary of ASO6 p.a. plus superannuation

Benefits:

Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• A variety of leave arrangements
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Access to great customised training and career development opportunities

Qualifications:

Essential: Nil

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Parliamentary, Cabinet and Executive Council processes, and Legislation proceedings.
• Experience in a Chief Executive’s or Minister’s office.

Special Conditions:

• The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE) for up to 2 years
• Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to commence

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Nicole Morphett, Manager – Office of the Hon Chris Picton MP via Nicole.Morphett@sa.gov.au or 08 7117 6904

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website. 

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)
• Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request
• Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on the job advert

Applications close: 10/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DSD Role Description - ASO6 Ministerial Liaison Officer.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.