Government Relations Officer

Department of Children and Families; Darwin; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Children and Families in Darwin is seeking an Administrative Officer 7 to provide leadership, advice and coordination to support government relations and departmental functions. The role requires coordinating information and correspondence across multiple agencies to ensure alignment with government priorities and cabinet processes.

The position involves managing the flow of information between the Department, central agencies, Northern Territory and Commonwealth bodies, and key

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, advice and coordination to support government relations and departmental functions.
• Manage the flow of information, advice and correspondence between the Department, central agencies, Northern Territory and Commonwealth agencies and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with government priorities, Cabinet processes and intergovernmental obligations.

Job description

Vacancy Number: 012041

Agency: Department of Children and Families

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Strategic Policy and Commissioning

Location: Darwin

Primary Objective: Provide leadership, advice and coordination to support the Department of Children and Families’ government relations and functions. The role is responsible for managing the effective flow of information, advice and correspondence between the Department, central agencies, Northern Territory and Commonwealth government agencies and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with government priorities, Cabinet processes and intergovernmental obligations.

Contact: Michelle Ganzer, Strategic Policy and Commissioning on 08 8999 44128

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $142,384 - $153,038 (including salary $120,877 - $130,039)

Experience Level: Administrative Officer 7