Ongoing full-time position with specific leave and work time arrangements, refer to role description and additional information sections below for details.
Great opportunity to further develop and enhance your already established editorial expertise and contribute to the Parliament of NSW
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 advantages that help balance life at work and at home.
Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:
• 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 the role
The role of the Hansard subeditor is to edit and prepare for publication the proceedings of the Houses of Parliament and their committees.
Your work will provide an accurate record of parliamentary proceedings to ensure the production of a contemporary public record.
This is a leadership role where the successful applicant will be expected to support the evolution of the Hansard function, including the introduction and use of new technologies.
As a leader, the role also manages a small team of parliamentary reporters and the completion of procedural, training and administrative functions on behalf of the Editor of Debates.
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
Role Description
Department of Parliamentary Services website
Pre-employment requirements Information sheet
How to apply
To apply for this position please attach to your application:
Your
covering letter
[maximum one page] which outlines your experience against the role accountabilities, as described in the position description.
Your current resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position, and
Your
response




[maximum two pages] to the
targeted questions
below.
Your resume and response to the following targeted questions will be the initial assessment method used to determine your suitability for this position compared to other applicants.
Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions cannot be comparatively assessed and are unlikely to progress to the next stage of assessment.
Targeted questions
Please provide details of your experience in editing and preparing documents for publication.
In your response, tell us how you acquired those skills and what you believe to be the most important aspects of producing a high-quality transcript.
Subeditors are part of Hansard's management team, providing professional development, feedback and support to staff.
Please tell us about your people management experience, and how you go about getting the best from your colleagues.
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' helpdesk ************ (Monday - Friday).
Applications must be lodged online through
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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: Thursday 11 June **** ******pm]

📌 Subeditor Hansard – Parliament Of Nsw – Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Australia