About the role
(Temporary up to 12 months with the possibility of ongoing):
Join the Parliamentary Research Service:
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with robust research, policy, writing, or data skills to contribute to the democratic process and make a meaningful impact on the lives of citizens across New South Wales.
You will join a team-oriented, multidisciplinary team that values innovation and supports professional growth.
The role offers the chance to develop deep expertise in a particular field while also working on a broad spectrum of topics where you'll have the opportunity to provide analysis on key issues facing the state.
About us:
Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales.
Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney's Botanic Gardens.
Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales:
We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.
Our commitment to diversity:
We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.
Our people:
Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home.




Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:
Market-competitive salary and annual leave loading
35-hour week and flexible work options
Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
Free annual Influenza vaccination
Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office
About you:
Are you driven by curiosity and motivated to produce research that genuinely informs decision making?
We are looking for a talented, adaptable researcher to deliver trusted, non-partisan analysis that supports the Parliament of NSW and its stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
Respond to varied research requests across major policy areas
Contribute to clear, engaging research papers and data driven output
Work flexibly across topics and collaborate within a responsive team
Manage your workload effectively to meet tight and urgent deadlines
If you enjoy turning information into impact and want to contribute to insightful, robust, evidence‐based work, we encourage you to apply.
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
Role Description
Department of Parliamentary Services website
NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements
How to apply:
To apply for this position please provide:
An
up-to-date Resume




[maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
A response
[maximum two pages] to the
Targeted Questions
below.
Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment.
Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and
will not
be included with application documents.
Targeted questions:
What qualified skills and experience do you bring to the role?
Outline how you acquired your skills and experience in relation to research, analysis and writing, particularly as they relate to the range of subject areas that are relevant to the NSW Parliament.
Describe how you successfully carried out a research, policy or other project in your area of subject expertise.
Give examples of the sources and methods you used.
How did you ensure that your work was objective and accurate?
Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.
Technical assistance:
Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact
'I work for NSW'
or the helpdesk on ************ (Monday - Friday).
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:
an Australian Citizen
a permanent resident of Australia; or
a New Zealand citizen.
Come and explore the Parliament online and click on our "360-degree Virtual Tour":
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job Reference
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CLOSING DATE:
Sunday, 8 March **** ******pm]

📌 Research Officer – Parliamentary Research Services – Clerk Grade 7/8 - Parliament Of Nsw - Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Australia