Do you have strong research and analytical skills and experience preparing written reports? Are you highly organised, across topical issues affecting Western Australians and interested in the diverse work undertaken by parliamentary committees? If so, you are invited to apply for the Research Officer role with the Legislative Council of Western Australia. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to fill this unique and interesting role on a 12-month contract basis.

Background

The Department of the Legislative Council supports five standing committees, two joint standing committees, and a select committee. These committees are made up of Members of Parliament and conduct inquiries into current issues and important matters affecting our State. The Research Officer will work in the Legislative Council Committee Office (LCCO) providing impartial and apolitical research and analysis support to one or more committees undertaking significant and interesting inquiries.

What you'll do as a Research Officer

Committees gather evidence and produce reports on their inquiries. In performing their function, committees are supported by Advisory Officers, researchers and a small secretariat team.

The Research Officer is assigned to committees requiring additional research and other support to complete their important inquiries. The Research Officer works closely with a Committee’s Advisory Officer, providing research support, analysis and summaries of submissions, and preparing draft reports and other committee materials. The Research Officer may also assist the Advisory Officer and a Committee Clerk with secretariat support managing a Committee’s inquiry.

You will:

- undertake research and provide well written analysis of materials

- prepare draft reports, briefing papers and discussion papers





- assist with the communication of strategic and procedural advice to Committees

- work well under pressure

- be able to switch between various tasks efficiently

- have excellent time management skills

- have an ability to interpret procedural rules and administrative instructions

The secretariat work for parliamentary committees includes:

- taking minutes of meetings

- publishing committee material

- maintaining the committee’s records

- arranging committee travel

- organising committee meetings and hearings

- liaising with witnesses and other stakeholders

- providing procedural advice when required

Reporting and Location

The position is based in the Legislative Council Committee Office, located in a new office building opposite Parliament House in West Perth. You will report to the Clerk Assistant (Committees) and assist one or more Advisory Officers with a parliamentary committee.

Benefits of Working at Parliament

At the Parliament of Western Australia, we value our employees and are dedicated in providing a supportive and fulfilling work environment. The workplace benefits we currently offer include:

- Flexible working arrangements

- Comprehensive career development programs

- Onsite parking (subject to availability)

- Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives

- Gymnasium facilities

The Parliament of Western Australia values diversity and champions Equal Opportunity Employment.



We’re committed to attracting and retaining a workforce that reflects us all, and to making Parliament an inclusive and supportive workplace, free of discrimination.

We encourage all suitable people of any age, sex, gender, family status or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disability.

The attached job description form contains more information about the role.

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying, please send us:

- A completed application for employment form

- A response (in no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria, as set out in the job description form.

- An up-to-date CV (no more than four pages) that clearly outlines your skills and experience as relevant to this position.

A job description and application form can be downloaded from the Parliament of Western Australia's career's page Employment (parliament.wa.gov.au) or by clicking ‘Apply' above. Applications must be emailed to [email protected] by 4.00pm Friday 16 October 2026.

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a special category visa, to apply for this role.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact Human Resources on (08) •••• •864.

For any further information, please contact Grant Hitchcock, Clerk Assistant (Committees) on (08) •••• •891 or e-mail [email protected].

📌 Research Officer (West Perth)
🏢 Legislative Council of Western Australia
📍 West Perth