Principal Council Officer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Parliament of New South Wales Full time

One ongoing full time position
- $116,211 - $128,061 per annum (Clerk Grade 9/10), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- NSW Parliament, Sydney CBD

**About us**

We are a dynamic, hard-working team supporting the work of the Legislative Council - the Upper House of the NSW Parliament. The Upper House is a 'House of Review', and acts as a check and balance on the Executive Government. The Department of the Legislative Council supports the activities of the 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 Department has three parts: the Procedure Office, the Corporate and Bicentenary (Black Rod) Office, and the Committee Office.

Department staff strive to provide exceptional services to our key stakeholders, which range from the President of the Legislative Council to members of the public. 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.

**About the position**

We are seeking a highly motivated and suitably experienced Principal Council Officer (PCO) to join the Corporate and Bicentenary (Black Rod) Office.

The PCO - Black Rod plays a significant role in the management of the Fountain Court and Reconciliation Wall exhibition spaces, protocol, providing assistance in arranging significant events, such as those planned as part of the Bicentenary of the Legislative Council and briefing the President for their appearance at Budget Estimates. The PCO also assists in the preparation of procedural material as required.

More information about our Principal Council Officer roles can be found in the position description linked below.

We are a hardworking and high performing organisation committed to improvement and excellence. We offer comprehensive training, ongoing career development and excellent working conditions. Applicants need to bring a commitment to the democratic process and an interest in understanding how it works in New South Wales, along with the capacity to work in an environment where impartiality is key. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline are desirable.

**Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination**
- Position Description
- Legislative Council website
- Legislative Council values

**How to apply**
- Your **up-to-date** **resume **[maximum three 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**
- Outline your experience with planning and coordinating complex projects, including events, working with a variety of different internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide an example where you used your research, analytical and writing skills to prepare a written publication. Explain the steps you took to ensure that the document was appropriate for the audience intended and met the brief you had been given.

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

**Working for the Legislative Council**

**Talent pool**

**Technical assistance**: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679** **(Monday - Friday).

**Job Reference**: 00009P6H

**Closing date**:Sunday 25 June 2023 [11.59 pm]

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