Aps5 Parliamentary and Foi Officer

7 days ago


Canberra, Australia Murray Darling Basin Authority Full time

Ongoing or non-ongoing opportunity
- $80,988 - $89,133 plus 15.4% superannuation

**Who are we**:
With the enactment of the Water Act 2007 (Cth), the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

For the first time in the Basin's history, one Basin-wide institution is responsible for planning the Basin's water resources, with all planning decisions made in the interest of the Basin as a whole.

Our most important work is to:

- prepare, implement and review an integrated plan for the sustainable use of the Basin's water resources
- operate the River Murray system and efficiently deliver water to users on behalf of partner governments
- measure, monitor and record the quality and quantity of the Basin's water resources
- supporting, encourage and conduct research and investigations about the Basin's water resources and dependent ecosystems
- advise the Australian Government Minister responsible for water on the accreditation of state water resource plans
- provide water rights information to facilitate water trading across the Basin
- engage and educate the Australian community about the Basin's water resources.

**Who are we looking for**:
The
**Parliamentary and FOI Officer** will:

- Co-ordinate parliamentary and ministerial services, including quality assurance of submissions and correspondence;
- Co-ordinate briefing material for appearances at Senate Estimates hearings and responses to questions taken on notice;
- Co-ordinate and support the management of Freedom of Information requests;
- Maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Ensure the agency meets its compliance and reporting obligations under the FOI framework; and provide support and training for the MDBA's electronic workflow system (PDMS+).

**Why work for us?**
- Do a variety of interesting and challenging work, be encouraged to try new things.
- Be part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
- Be part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.
- Enjoy a work-life balance that works for you, with access to flexible work arrangements.
- Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
- A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
- Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided, in addition to annual leave provisions.
- Generous leave provisions, and flexibility in hours of work.
- Competitive working away from the office (WAFO) arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.

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