Address The Department of the House of Representatives is seeking applications from those interested in directly supporting the work of the House of Representatives and members of Parliament at Parliament House in Canberra.
About the section
The Procedure Office provides procedural research, publications and services explaining the work of the House and its institutional role. Situated within the office, the Chamber Research Section maintains statistical records about the work of the House and provides procedural research support to internal and external stakeholders. It also provides secretariat support for the House Procedure Committee.
About the role
The Assistant Director, Procedure Committee is the inquiry secretary to the House Standing Committee on Procedure, providing research, drafting and administrative support to the committee. The Assistant Director also undertakes other procedural research.
The Assistant Director may also undertake deputy clerking duties in the Federation Chamber.
The key duties of the position include
The Assistant Director, Procedure Committee will:
1. Assist the Secretary of the Standing Committee on Procedure to provide research, drafting and administrative support to the committee.
2. Undertake research and prepare briefs and advice on procedural matters.
3. Prepare and coordinate the production of papers on parliamentary procedure and the work of the Parliament.
4. Contribute to the work of the office, including the Procedural Development Section, as directed.
5. Deputise for the Directors as necessary and assist in the day-to-day management of the office.
