Address- Temporary contracts up to 12 months
- $120,859 – $133,183 per annum (Clerk Grade 9/10), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available
- We encourage candidates to lodge applications as soon as possible. Applications will be regularly reviewed to fill immediate vacancies.
About us
The Department of the Legislative Council is a dynamic, collaborative and positive workplace. We are committed to providing impartial advice and support to all Members of the Legislative Council, to enable them to fulfil their parliamentary duties. Our staff are passionate about the democratic process and pride themselves on ensuring the public can be involved and engaged in parliamentary activities.
Our department values and invests in its people. Our 2023 People Matter Survey results showed that 89% of our staff would recommend the Legislative Council as a great place to work. This is 26% higher than the rest of the public sector. Our rates for employee engagement (83%) and job satisfaction (87%) are both at least 18% higher than the rest of the public sector.
The Legislative Council is an inclusive, respectful and flexible workplace. We value diversity, and we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.
Our flexible working practices include hybrid working, job sharing and part time arrangements.
About this register
We are seeking external applications from appropriately skilled, experienced and enthusiastic individuals who are interested in temporary opportunities to work in either the Legislative Council Committee Office or the Corporate and Bicentenary (Black Rod) Office.
Principal Council Officers in the Committee Office manage parliamentary inquiries, including the review of submissions, organisation of hearings and preparation of committee reports. Principal Council Officers in the Corporate and Bicentenary (Black Rod) Office support largescale events and ceremonial activities, the coordination of the Fountain Court exhibition space, and support members and the Department in the administration of Parliamentary Friendship Groups, Budget Estimates and other corporate responsibilities.
If you are enthusiastic and have a passion for the democratic process, and consider you have relevant skills and experience to offer, please provide a letter of 1-2 pages outlining your suitability to perform the duties of a Principal Council Officer.
Please note that this Temporary Employment Register can only be used to fill temporary vacancies of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee that by submitting your application any interview or offer will be made. Applications will be retained for as long as the register remains open.
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
- Position Description
- Legislative Council website
- NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements
How to apply
To register your interest please submit:
- Your up-to-date resume [maximum two pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position
- A 1-2 page letter outlining your suitability to perform the duties of the position, as set out in the position description.
Please note that we are an inclusive organisation where employment opportunities are open to all. Our Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Plan is the department's commitment to create a workplace that is fair and inclusive, and that better reflects the diversity of the broader community we serve. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.
Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679(Monday - Friday).
Applications must be lodged online through http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/
Job Reference: 0000AKGS
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 30 June 2024
