Editor, Hansard

**Employment Type**:Ongoing

**Classification**: Parliamentary Service Level 5/6

**Closing Date**: 11:30pm AEDT, 4 April 2024

**The Opportunity**:
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for several PSL 5/6 Editor, Hansard positions within Digital Recording Services Branch.

Hansard, a section of the Commonwealth Department of Parliamentary Services, is responsible for the production of the reports of the debates and proceedings of the Parliament of Australia and its committees. As a member of the Hansard editing team, you will transcribe and edit the official Hansard reports of speeches made in the parliament and parliamentary committee hearings. Hansard editors generally commence at the PSL5 level and receive on-the-job training.

These positions are physically based at Australian Parliament House in Canberra. The unique blend of impressive architecture, a stunning art collection and beautiful landscaping makes Parliament House one of our nation's most important buildings and an attractive workplace.

**Who we are looking for**:

- be able to deliver under pressure, manage competing priorities and respond quickly and flexibly to change
- have excellent spoken and written English comprehension and attention to detail
- have a strong interest in current affairs, thrive on deadlines and enjoy working in a team environment
- be able to communicate clearly and concisely
- have the ability to exercise professional judgement in a constructive manner and to adapt to new challenges
- be willing to learn and develop in the workplace.

**Job Specific Requirements**:

- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.
- In parliamentary sitting weeks, Hansard editors are required to work long and irregular hours, including evenings, for which they are paid a 4% allowance as well as any overtime.
- PSL5 editors are expected to progress through the Hansard Editor training program within designated timeframes.

**Desirable experience**:

- Editing experience, or the ability to quickly acquire editing expertise.
- Knowledge of parliamentary procedure, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.

**Duty Statement**:
**Classification**:Parliamentary Service Level 5/6
**Branch**:Digital Recording Services Branch
**Section**:Hansard
**Immediate supervisor**:Assistant Director

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 5/6 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Produces accurate and timely parliamentary transcripts. This requires:
a. Excellent editorial, grammatical and comprehension skills.
b. The ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-volume, high-pressure work environment.
c. Broad general knowledge and understanding of current affairs.
d. Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve section outcomes.
e. The ability to achieve results and the capacity to adapt to change.
f. The ability to transcribe using voice recognition and/or keyboarding skills.
g. Research skills.

2. Supports production of parliamentary committee transcripts by providing logs of terms and proceedings and voiceovers on committee recordings.

3. Undertakes other duties as directed.

A Hansard Editor who has progressed through the broadband to PSL6 also:
5. Subedits other editors' work for accuracy and provides constructive feedback.

6. Proof-checks Hansard transcripts for official publication.

7. Assumes ongoing responsibility for non-editorial duties supporting the operation of Hansard.
- Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice._

**How to apply**:
Please upload a one page pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.

Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

**Our purpose and values**:
We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Wh