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Form of work TARGETED VACANCY - This role is open to all applicants, however applicants with disability or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander that meet the minimum requirements for the role will be given priority consideration and invited to participate in the next selection activity. If you are eligible to apply for this vacancy, you can apply online. Applicants who do not meet the criteria for the Targeted Vacancy will not be considered.
As a Senior Cabinet and Parliamentary Officer (AO5) you will:
* Provide quality support to the Cabinet, Legislation and Liaison Officer through the provision of high-level specialist support of activities in relation to Cabinet and Parliamentary business.
* Coordinate and critically examine Executive Government documentation (e.g. Possible Parliamentary Questions, responses to Questions on Notice, feedback on Discussion Papers, Cabinet briefing material) to ensure they adhere to Government Handbook requirements.
* Maintain close liaison with key business group contacts within the department to exchange feedback and provide guidance on the preparation of relevant documents.
* Liaise and negotiate with the Minister's Office, officers of other Government departments, and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, as required.
* Maintain knowledge of Government policies, procedures and processes when preparing Cabinet and Parliamentary business.
* Develop and implement strategies and systems to ensure that appropriate prioritisation, time management, customer focus, and quality assurance occurs within the Cabinet and Parliamentary Services team.
* Provide assistance and support in other projects within the team and/or branch.
* Contribute to the ongoing improvement of service delivery of the team.
* Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.
Eligibility requirements:
Citizenship/Visa
To be eligible for employment in this position, you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work in Australia. If you are not an Australian citizen you will need to provide evidence of your residency status or visa, with your right to work (including any conditions / restrictions) prior to engagement. You are required to notify the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.
Qualifications
There are no mandatory qualifications required to undertake this position, however previous experience in a Cabinet or Parliamentary team would be highly desirable.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
