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Vacancy Details - Parliament of Western Australia
Position Title: Research Officer
Level and Salary: Level 4/5: $99,134 - $118,961 per annum + 12% Superannuation
Department: Legislative Council
Section: Committees Office
Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
Length of Contract: 12 months
Primary Responsibilities and Additional Information: Do you have robust 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.BackgroundThe 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.
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 efficientlyhave 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
Details: 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 professional 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.
Contact for Further Information: For any further information, please contact Grant Hitchcock, Clerk Assistant (Committees) on ************** or e-mail ******.
Closing Date and Time: Friday 16 October ****, 4.00 PM (Applications received after the Closing Date will NOT be accepted)
The Parliament of Western Australia is honoured to be situated on the ancestral lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. The Parliament acknowledges the First Australians as the traditional owners of the lands we represent and pays respects to their Elders both past and present.
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📌 Research Officer (Perth)
🏢 Legislative Council of Western Australia
📍 Perth