Administration Officer, Clerk Grade 3/4 – Legislative Council – Parliament of NSW – Sydney, CBD

• One temporary full-time position for an initial 6 months, with a possibility of extension to 12 months, with a view to permanency
• $82,193 pa – $90,001 per annum (Clerk Grade 3/4), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flexible working conditions, including capacity to work from home subject to business needs
• Opportunities for learning, development and career progression.

Are you an experienced administration officer, with outstanding organisation and communication skills?

If you answered yes, we encourage you to apply to work with us.

About us

The Department of the Legislative Council is a dynamic, collaborative and positive workplace. 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.

Our Department values and invests in its people. Our 2024 People Matter Survey results showed that 84% of our staff are proud to work for the Legislative Council. This is 18% higher than the rest of the public sector. Our rates for employee engagement (77%) and job satisfaction (84%) are both at least 15% higher than the rest of the public sector.

The Legislative Council is an inclusive, respectful and flexible workplace. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and culturally diverse people.

Our flexible working practices include hybrid working, job sharing and part time arrangements.

About the position

We are seeking one highly motivated and experienced Administration officer. The vacancy is in the Committee Office, where you will play an integral role in supporting inquiries conducted by Legislative Council committees. This includes processing submissions, organising hearings and committee meetings, managing records, and taking enquiries from a wide range of stakeholders.

Please review the position description below for role specific duties and responsibilities.

The following information will assist you to apply for this position:

• Position description
• Parliament of NSW website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements
• Legislative Council values

Details

Other Information

How to Apply

To apply for this position please attach to your application:

• Your up-to-date resume [maximum two pages] which clearly details your relevant skills and experience
• 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 the role compared to other applicants. Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not progress to the next stage of assessment.

Targeted questions

1. Provide an example of a time when you had to manage and prioritise several tasks within a tight deadline. What strategies did you use and what was the outcome?
2. Working collaboratively in a small team is an important part of this role. Using examples, describe the skills and techniques you use when working with others to achieve a common goal.

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 suitable for this role or similar roles. A talent pool is valid for a period of 18 months.

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 http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/

Job Reference: 0000AUWT

CLOSING DATE:  Sunday, 9 February 2025 [11.59pm]

Parliament of NSW