Ministerial Services are seeking to establish a pool of Ministerial Liaison Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of December 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Ministerial Services Unit is the conduit between the Department of Education and the offices of the Minister for Education; Early Childhood Education and Minister for Tertiary and International Education. It ensures efficient processes are in place to coordinate the flow of accurate, time-critical and sensitive information. Ministerial Services has responsibility for Ministerial responses, correspondence, Parliamentary and Cabinet processes.
The Role
As a Ministerial Liaison Officer, you will assist in coordinating requests from the Ministers’ offices and liaise with senior officers and other Department staff to deliver high-quality and timely responses. You will have opportunities to work across a variety of areas with an interesting and diverse subject mix.
Ministerial Liaison Officers process requests from the Ministers’ offices, including using tracking systems to register and assign documents such as Ministerial correspondence and briefings. They undertake quality assurance to ensure all correspondence meets the required Department guidelines and ensure the delivery of quality and timely responses to Ministerial requests, including the provision of quality advice and support to Department staff.
Well-developed communication skills and a keen eye for detail are essential for this role, as you will provide guidance on clear, effective writing that aligns with government standards and ministerial requirements.
To be successful in this role you will establish effective working relationships, enabling you to work collaboratively with the Ministerial Services team and staff across the Department, and problem-solve to balance multiple priorities and competing deadlines to ensure all timeframes are met.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work/life balance, including flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport, with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away, or take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Alison Walker, Manager, Ministerial Services on (08) 9264 4296 or by emailing alison.walker@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver responses within strict timelines.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills and the proven ability to review and edit correspondence.
- Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide quality advice, liaise effectively with staff at different levels in an organisation and work in a collaborative team environment.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1013546
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 19 December 2025
