Temporary Employment for 12 months with the possibility of ongoing employment
$113,574 pa - $125,720 per annum (Clerk Grade 7/8), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
NSW Parliament, Sydney CBD
About us
The Department of the Legislative Council is a dynamic, collaborative and positive workplace.
As an organisation, 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.
The three principal areas of the Department are the Procedure Office, the Committee Office and the Office of the Black Rod.
Our department values and invests in its people.
Our **** People Matter Survey results showed that 79% of our staff would recommend the Legislative Council as a great place to work, with employee engagement at 78% - both significantly higher than the rest of the public sector.
The Legislative Council is an inclusive, respectful and flexible workplace.
We value diversity, as shown in our Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
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.
We also support flexible working practices, including hybrid working, job sharing and part time arrangements.
About the position
We are seeking an appropriately skilled, experienced and highly motivated Senior Council Officer (Clerk Grade 7/8) for our Procedure Office.




The Procedure Office supports the operation of the House and the procedural and research needs of members.
Senior Council Officers are responsible for the preparation of House business papers, the tracking and management of bills, database management, updating publications and assisting with procedural training.
This position is sessional and is required to work when the House is sitting.
Please review the position description below for role specific duties and responsibilities.
We are a hardworking and high performing organisation committed to improvement and excellence.
We offer comprehensive training, ongoing career development and excellent working conditions.
Applicants need to bring a commitment to the democratic process and an interest in understanding how it works in Current South Wales, along with the capacity to work in an environment where impartiality is key.
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
Position Description_Senior Council Officer
Legislative Council website
Pre Employment requirements
Legislative Council values
How to apply
To apply for this position please attach to your application:
Your up-to-date resume (maximum five pages) which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to the role.
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
Give an example where you have had to research and analyse complex information and prepare written documentation such as briefing notes, reports, procedural publications or correspondence.
Describe a project or position in which you have had to balance multiple issues and competing priorities, while meeting strict deadlines and demonstrating a high level of attention to detail.
Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.
Working for the Legislative Council
We are a flexible workplace that is committed to supporting the rotation of staff between sections.
This is in order to promote career development and increase the knowledge and skills of staff.
The Department will accommodate requests for rotation wherever possible.
However, rotation is subject to business needs.
Talent pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.
A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as being suitable for this role or similar roles.
A talent pool is valid a period of 18 months.
Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact 'I work for NSW' helpdesk ************ (Monday - Friday).
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CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 10 May **** at ***** pm

📌 Senior Council Officer, Clerk Grade 7/8 – Parliament Of Nsw, Sydney (Victoria)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Victoria