Assistant Cabinet Legislation & Liaison Officer

About the role

The Department of Housing and Public Works is seeking an Assistant Cabinet, Legislation and Liaison Officer (AO7) to support its Cabinet, Parliament and Executive Council functions. In this role you will ensure the secure handling, preparation and distribution of critical legislative and Cabinet materials while providing expert advice to senior leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage secure storage, handling and dissemination of Cabinet and Parliament Services (CAPS) materials in line with established guidelines.
• Provide expert advice and quality control on Cabinet submissions, briefing notes, Executive Council minutes and other parliamentary documentation.
• Coordinate and prepare correspondence and reports for the Director‑General and Minister to support Cabinet and legislative programmes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve CAPS processes.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering an inclusive and accountable work environment.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience handling sensitive and confidential information in high‑pressure environments.
• Ability to set priorities, manage conflicting demands and deliver accurate work on time.
• Strong stakeholder‑management skills with a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Background in public administration, public policy or law is highly desirable.

Required skills

• SharePoint

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to initiatives that directly benefit Queenslanders.
• Professional development within a supportive government environment.
• Engagement with senior leadership on strategic projects.