Committee Research Officer positions, Clerk Grade 7/8 - Parliament of NSW - Sydney

Job Description

Two temporary full-time opportunities for 12 months with the possibility of extension. $110,266 – $122,058 (Clerk Grade 7/8), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Please note that Superannuation is at 11.5%. The Department is committed to helping employees achieve a work/life balance and requests for flexible work arrangements will be considered. About us The Department of the Legislative Assembly is a dynamic and collaborative workplace with a positive, supportive team culture. You will be working in an organization which is committed to providing excellent impartial advice and support to all Members of the Legislative Assembly to enable them to fulfill their roles as elected representatives of the people of New South Wales. Our staff are passionate about the democratic process and work to ensure the public are involved and engaged in parliamentary activities. Our vision at the Legislative Assembly is to be leaders in the delivery of parliamentary democracy and community engagement. Our values are integrity, respect, and excellence, which is reflected in our positive and supportive work culture. Our 2024 People Matter Survey found that 91% of our employees would recommend the Legislative Assembly as a great place to work. This is 34% higher than the rest of the public sector. We also have an employee engagement rate of 86%, which is 23% higher than the rest of the sector. The Legislative Assembly also supports flexible work, with work-from-home arrangements for staff considered. About the unit Committee Research Officers work within the Scrutiny & Engagement business unit, one of three business units in the Department. The Scrutiny & Engagement business unit provides research, procedural advice, and secretariat support to Legislative Assembly-administered committees to fulfill their functions of legislative, policy, and fiscal scrutiny and to facilitate the conduct of parliamentary committee work. Committees increase public awareness and debate on issues under consideration by Parliament. They benefit the community by reviewing proposed laws, facilitating more informed policy-making, and ensuring greater government accountability. The unit is also passionate about the public’s involvement in parliamentary activities and works to enhance public participation and engagement with the work of the Assembly. About the positions The Committee Research Officer's primary purpose is to research and analyze complex issues and prepare inquiry reports, briefing notes, and other materials to assist committees in meeting their objectives within tight timeframes. They also research and prepare documentation on procedural matters to support the orderly and efficient conduct of committee proceedings. The work produced by Research Officers plays a key part in supporting committees to achieve their desired outcomes. Research Officers work in a number of small teams to support different committees. They report directly to a Committee Manager who has responsibility for managing the work of the committee. However, there is also a level of autonomy which requires well-developed time management skills and self-motivation. Committees look into a broad range of issues, and we encourage people with relevant legal, policy, or financial experience and qualifications to apply. 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 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 Provide an example of a significant research task on a topic that you were not familiar with. What steps did you take to complete the task? How did you present technical or complex information to a general audience? Describe a situation where you were working on two separate tasks or projects within a tight timeframe, while completing work to a high standard. How did you approach managing these competing tasks, and what was the outcome? 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 1800 562 679 (Monday – Friday). Applications must be lodged online through Job Reference : 0000AUUN CLOSING DATE : MONDAY , 10 February 2025 (11.59pm) #J-18808-Ljbffr