Senior Ministerial and Briefings Officer

A South Australian Government organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Ministerial and Briefings Officer to join their Office of the Chief Executive on a 6-month labour hire contract. This pivotal role ensures the timely coordination and delivery of ministerial correspondence, briefings, speech notes, and other key documents, acting as a strategic liaison between Ministerial Offices and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:• Provide strategic oversight and quality assurance for all ministerial and executive correspondence, ensuring alignment with government protocols and reputational standards.• Lead the development, coordination and review of complex ministerial submissions, speech notes, briefings and reports, often involving sensitive or high-priority matters.• Act as the primary liaison point between Ministerial Offices and internal senior stakeholders, managing expectations, resolving issues, and ensuring delivery of accurate, high-quality content under tight deadlines.• Drive continuous improvement across ministerial processes, identifying workflow efficiencies, embedding best practices and contributing to long-term capability uplift within the team.• Provide expert advice, mentoring, and leadership to other team members, supporting a collaborative, high-performing, and responsive work culture.• Influence decision-making by providing senior-level insight, context, and editorial guidance on high-profile or complex departmental matters.

About You:The ideal candidate will bring:• Strong knowledge of Parliament and Cabinet processes and how they operate within government departments.• Demonstrated experience in preparing, reviewing and editing ministerial correspondence, submissions, reports and requests to a high standard.• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor content to audience needs and communicate with diplomacy and discretion.• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing competing deadlines with strong organisational skills.• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with document and workflow systems commonly used in government.• Experience within SA Government, with excellent attention to detail, a proactive and motivated work ethic, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.• A high degree of political acumen, strategic awareness and sound judgement in handling confidential or sensitive matters.• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and influence outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a politically astute and highly organised professional to make a meaningful contribution in a senior capacity within government. The role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is confident working with executive leadership and ministerial stakeholders.

How to Apply:Please submit your application by hitting "apply now" at the bottom of this ad. For any questions, please reach out to Alicia King on ***********@hudson.com. We will not be accepting application via email at this time.

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