Hansard Editorial Support Officer

Job DetailsJob Title: Hansard Editorial Support OfficerEmployment Type: OngoingClassification: Parliamentary Service Level 5Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 18 April 2024Contact: Prudy McLaughlin, 02 6277 8330, prudy.mclaughlin@aph.gov.auThe OpportunityThe Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for two Parliamentary Service Level 5 Hansard Editorial Support Officers within Digital Recording Services Branch.The Hansard section of the Digital Recording Services Branch produces the report of the proceedings of the Australian parliament and its committees. This includes the Senate, House of Representatives, the Federation Chamber and all parliamentary committees.As a Hansard Editorial Support Officer you will work as part of the Hansard Support Unit (HSU) team at Australian Parliament House in Canberra. You will prepare and publish Hansard transcripts online within prescribed deadlines, including preparing and formatting procedural and other parliamentary material for incorporation in Hansard transcripts.You will provide system administration support for the Parliamentary Information Management System (PIMS) and first-level ICT support for PIMS and other Hansard-specific ICT to Hansard staff. You will also prepare rosters, undertake administrative tasks and provide web publishing and social media support for Hansard.In parliamentary sitting weeks you will be required to work long and irregular hours, including evenings, for which you will receive a four per cent evening duty allowance. Overtime is also payable.Who we are looking forTo be successful in this role you will have proven ability to work as part of a team and provide high-quality support and advice. You will need sound oral and written communication skills and excellent attention to detail. You will have extensive experience in and the ability to provide support for information technology, including Microsoft Office products. You will have the ability to manage competing priorities and achieve results under pressure. You will have knowledge of, or interest in, and the ability to learn parliamentary practice and procedure. You will be able, and be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all senators and members without favour or prejudice.Job Specific Requirements:

• The successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.

At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.Duty StatementClassification: Parliamentary Service Level 5
Branch: Digital Recording Services Branch
Section: Hansard
Immediate supervisor: Hansard Assistant DirectorUnder limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 5 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and publish Hansard transcripts online within prescribed deadlines.
• Provide advice on and assist in the preparation and formatting of procedural and other parliamentary material for incorporation in Hansard transcripts.
• Provide system administration support for the Parliamentary Information Management System and first-level system support to Hansard staff.
• Prepare rosters and undertake administrative tasks.
• Provide web publishing and social media support for Hansard.
• Undertake project work to progress organisational capability.
• Other duties as directed.

Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.How to applyPlease upload a pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant . Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.Our purpose and valuesWe proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia's parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building's architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences - all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.What we can offerJoin our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:

• access to flexible work arrangements
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
• a competitive remuneration package
• free secure underground parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
• on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.

SalaryCurrently, the salary range for this position is $82,824 - $88,858 per annum.Conditions of EmploymentEmployment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

• Australian citizenship - to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.

• Security clearance and character clearance - the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

• Health assessment - a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.