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Position Contact:	Richard Grant, 02 6263 3278
Agency Recruitment Site:	http://www.treasury.gov.au/

This notice is part of the electronic Public Service Gazette PS34 - 24 Aug 2017 Published by Australian Public Service Commission.

Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware;

. that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette

. applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies

Treasurer

Vacancy N.N. 10711482

Department of the Treasury Closing date: Wednesday, 6 September 2017

Parliamentary and Legal Services Division

Job Title:	Cabinet Liaison Officer
JobType:	Ongoing, Non-ongoing (Temporary), Full-time, Part-time
Location:	Parkes - ACT
Salary:	$84,664 - $102,571
Classifications:	APS Level 6
Position No:	492700 | NP

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Duties

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Treasury is looking for an experienced APS6 Cabinet Liaison Officer (CLO) to join the Parliamentary and Legal Services Division (PLSD).

The Parliamentary and Legal Services Division provides support to our ministers and the department through effective management of a number of key processes, including Cabinet liaison, ministerial correspondence, parliamentary, FOI and the coordination of the Department’s legal services.

Significant experience in the Cabinet process would be advantageous. The successful candidate must obtain a Negative Vetting Level 2 clearance (or be willing to undertake the process to gain such a clearance).
In this role you will undertake, but will not be limited to, the below tasks:

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  Manage the timely lodgement, distribution, custody and control of Cabinet and National Security (NSC) documents, including coordination comments;
  
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  Manage the Cabinet/NSC forecasts on behalf of the Department;
  
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  Provide accurate advice to ensure conformity with Cabinet protocols and guidelines;
  
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  Provide parliamentary support, including tabling of documents; and
  
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  Assist during the Budget period (including Budget lock-up). The ideal candidates will possess:
  
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  the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external clients and team members;
  
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  strong interpersonal skills with a flexible and constructive approach to tasks;
  
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  a willingness to work extended hours during peak periods and participate in an on-call roster (Restriction Allowance applies);
  
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  well-developed output management skills, with an ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure; and
  
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  excellent judgement, including a regard for sensitivities surrounding particular issues.
  

Eligibility

No. PS34 - 24 Aug 2017
Employees of the Treasury are required to be Australian citizens and are required to obtain a security clearance prior to commencement and maintain this clearance for the duration of their employment.

Notes

Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for a specified term
This recruitment process is being used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing positions. Non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for a specified term for an initial period of up 12 to 18 months (determined by business requirements), with the possibility of extension up to three years.

About Department of the Treasury
The Treasury is the primary economic and public policy adviser to the Australian Government. The Treasury contributes to government policy analysis from a whole of economy perspective. The Treasury serves the Australian people by assisting the Government to manage emerging domestic and international opportunities and pressures.
The Treasury’s work is challenging and rewarding. It ranges from tax policy and law design to international economic engagement, social policy and to industry and infrastructure policy. This work is guided by the current operating environment but the Treasury seeks to be forward-looking and to anticipate government and stakeholder circumstances. It also strives to respond rapidly to changing events by considering what lies ahead in the medium and long-term.
The Treasury is a flexible, dynamic and diverse workplace and has offices in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.