Local Government, Water and Volunteers (Organisation site)
Cabinet and Executive Services; Corporate Services; Brisbane CBD
The AO6 Senior Cabinet Officer reports to the Manager, Cabinet and Parliamentary Services, providing high-level Cabinet-related and parliamentary services to the Minister and the Director-General.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/701309/26 |
| Closing date | 01-Oct-2026 |
| Yearly salary | $119802 – $127941 |
| Fortnightly salary | $4592.00 – $4904.00 |
| Job duration | Up to 12 months with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Rob Hillier |
| Contact details | Ph: (07) 3181 5117 Access the National Relay Service |
The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV) is at the forefront of driving sustainable growth across Queensland. Our mission is to manage water resources responsibly and empower councils to support and grow Queensland communities. With over 800 dedicated professionals across Brisbane and regional offices, we work to ensure that Queensland’s communities, businesses, and water resources thrive.
The Role
The AO6 Senior Cabinet Officer provides high level quality assurance of complex and sensitive correspondence and briefing documents and effectively manages workflow systems and processes to ensure deadlines are clearly identified and met in a complex and specialised environment.
This includes reviewing, editing and formatting Cabinet submissions, Executive Council minutes, appointments to portfolio bodies and parliamentary business in accordance with whole-of-government guidelines and departmental protocols and standards.
The AO6 Cabinet Officer also provides high level advice and assistance to customers and stakeholders on parliamentary business procedures, requirements and obligations including the type of approvals required for specific business outcomes and timeframes.
About you
There are no mandatory requirements however it is highly desirable to have:
1. Experience working in a CLLO role or office; and
2. Adaptability to work within a significantly fast-paced and demanding working environment.
Due to the nature of the role and the requirement to be available to the Minister’s Office, flexible work locations are not available however other forms of flexibility may be negotiated.
Benefits:
Attractive salaries with generous employee benefits.
Passionate, engaged team with values driven culture.
Fantastic career development leadership opportunity.
We strive to create a respectful and rewarding workplace culture that encourages, recognises and embraces every individual’s contribution within a collaborative environment that allows all employees to thrive. We believe our workforce should represent the community we serve.
Queensland Public Sector Inclusion and Diversity Strategy:
DLGWV is committed to respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in our decision-making and actions. We value the diversity of our workforce and are guided by the Queensland Public Sector Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. We strive to create a respectful and rewarding workplace culture that encourages, recognises and embraces every individual’s contribution within a collaborative environment that allows all employees to thrive. We strongly encourage enquiries and applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the position.
Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers https://www.dlgwv.qld.gov.au/
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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