Ministerial Liaison Officer
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 847741 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Classification: LEC3 About the Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of government, providing high‑level legal and policy support within the Attorney‑General’s Office. The Ministerial Liaison Officer plays a critical role in delivering timely, accurate and strategic advice on complex and often sensitive legal, legislative and policy matters. In this fast-paced environment, you will prepare and review Ministerial documentation, analyse legal advice and correspondence from key stakeholders, and support the Attorney-General’s engagement with Parliament and Cabinet processes. The role requires strong judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs. You will also contribute to liaison across government and support decision‑making by ensuring information is accurate, relevant and presented to the highest standard. The role works under minimal supervision and is responsible for the supervision of a graduate lawyer. Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on legal policy, law reform, legislative and associated matters including highly complex and sensitive matters.
About the Business The Office of the Hon Kyam Maher MLC is a small, high-performing and collaborative team that provides strategic advice, administrative coordination and government liaison services across a broad ministerial portfolio. The Office supports the Deputy Premier in his roles as Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Arts and Special Minister of State. Working in this dynamic environment offers a rare insight into government decision-making and policy development at the highest level. The team operates with professionalism, discretion and a strong commitment to delivering outcomes that support the Government’s priorities and the South Australian community. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.
Special Conditions for Employment Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Additional Notes You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specification. For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Nikki Foureur, Office Manager, on 08 87322 7960 or nikki.foureur@sa.gov.au.
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.
Applications close: 21/06/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Job Application Pack.pdf - LEC3 MLO JPS 2026.pdf Flexibility Statement
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