- PEL 2
- $168,764 to $180,449
- Procedure Office

The Department of the Senate is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to undertake the role of Committee Secretary in the Legislative Scrutiny Unit of the Senate Procedure Office.

The department is seeking to fill two vacancies: one ongoing position and a 15-month parental leave backfill opportunity.

Committee Secretaries lead teams undertaking complex research and analytical work, including the scrutiny of bills and legislative instruments and the drafting of committee reports and procedural documents.

Secretaries liaise with committee members, particularly committee chairs, and advise them on legislative scrutiny, committee proceedings and activities. Secretaries liaise with the committees' legal advisers, senior private and public sector representatives, academics, the media and members of the public. They are also responsible for managing the production of regular committee publications, including the Human Rights Scrutiny Report, the Delegated Legislation Monitor and the Scrutiny Digest.

Drawing on high-level intellectual, managerial and interpersonal skills, and extensive relevant experience, Committee Secretaries lead their secretariat to achieve results,



support the work of the Legislative Scrutiny Unit as a whole and contribute to the legislative support functions of the Procedure Office and the corporate functions of the department. Committee Secretaries work closely with Clerk Assistant (Procedure) as required.

To apply, you are asked to provide a pitch of no more than two pages, detailing your suitability to perform the duties of the position with reference to the selection criteria. You are also asked to provide a copy of your CV or résumé and include the details of two referees, one of which should be your current supervisor.

The Department of the Senate is committed to being an inclusive employer. We aim to provide a supportive, versatile, and fair workplace that recognises the diversity within the Australian community, where all employees feel respected, valued and supported to best contribute to our work. We encourage applications from First Nations’ people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQA+, mature aged employees and people with caring responsibilities.

How to apply:

For additional information regarding this recruitment process, please contact the Human Resource Management section on (02) 6277 5924 or email [email protected].

📌 Committee Secretary (Canberra)
🏢 Department of the Senate
📍 Canberra