Principal Council Officer, Clerk Grade 9/10

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Legislative Council Full time

Are you an experienced policy professional wanting to manage a diverse range of parliamentary inquiries, on issues such as homelessness amongst older people, teacher shortages and puppy farming?

Are you an experienced writer, who could use your skills to draft effective committee reports that reflect the evidence of stakeholders and views of parliamentarians?

  • We're looking for passionate, driven and agile professionals who will thrive working in a unique political environment to manage parliamentary inquiries
  • We have at least 3 temporary positions available up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension, and further short term opportunities
  • We offer an inclusive and flexible working culture, including hybrid working, part time arrangements and job sharing.

About us
The Legislative Council is the Upper House of the NSW Parliament.

The Department of the Legislative Council supports the activities of the Upper House, including its sittings, committee inquiries, protocol and corporate responsibilities.

It also undertakes communication and engagement activities to inform and educate the community, as well as key internal and external stakeholders.

The two principal areas of the Department are the Procedure Office and the Committee Office.

Following a restructure, a third temporary office - Bicentenary and Corporate Office (Black Rod) - has been created for a two-year period.


The Department is accountable to the President of the Legislative Council, who is elected by the members of the Upper House.

Department staff also work in collaboration with the Department of the Legislative Assembly and the Department of Parliamentary Services to ensure the effective running of the Parliament.


Department staff strive to provide exceptional services to our key stakeholders, including the President, members and their staff, government agencies, stakeholders in committee inquiries, members of the public, and visitors to Parliament.


About the position


We are seeking at least three highly motivated, efficient and experienced professionals to join our vibrant and dynamic committee office as Principal Council Officers (Clerk 9/10).

As inquiry managers, Principal Council Officers are responsible for a committee inquiry.

This typically involves working with a small team to organise committee meetings, review submissions, arrange hearings and site visits, research and write reports, and provide advice to members of parliament.

We are a hardworking and high performing organisation committed to improvement and excellence.

We value those who hold a passion for the democratic process and an interest in understanding how it works in New South Wales, along with a desire to work in an environment where impartiality is key.


  • Position Description
  • Legislative Council website
  • NSW Parliament preemployment requirements

How to apply

  • Your uptodate resume [maximum two pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position
  • Your response [maximum two pages] to the targeted questions below.

Targeted questions

  • Provide an example of a significant document you have researched and written to a high standard. How did you approach the task, and how was the document written in an effective manner?
  • Give an example of a project you have managed, where you had to balance competing interests and resources to ensure the project was delivered on time and met expectations.


Your resume and responses to the 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.



Working for the Legislative Council


The Legislative Council offers its employees unique, challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance.


We are an inclusive organisation that embraces diversity and flexible work practices, including part time arrangements, job sharing and hybrid working.


The benefits of working with us include:

  • Our commitment to flexible working arrangements
  • Access to the Fitness Passport program and Employment Assistance Program
  • Compressive induction, ongoing support and coaching and professional development and training.

Talent pool
**CLOSING DATE: Sunday 21 May 2023 [11.59PM]

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