Eb1 Inquiry Secretary

1 month ago


Canberra, Australia Parliament of Australia Full time

**About the role**

The Inquiry Secretary is a senior officer of the Department of the House of Representatives Committee Office and is based at Parliament House. The role is an equivalent level to an Assistant Director in Australian Public Service (APS) agencies.

The position works in a small secretariat team headed by a Committee Secretary (Director equivalent), providing research, advisory, report writing and administrative support to one or more parliamentary committees. As Inquiry Secretary, you will work directly with Members of Parliament and be responsible for liaising with a range of senior executive stakeholders. It also involves extensive stakeholder engagement as part of the inquiry process.

The Inquiry Secretary manages the planning and conduct of committee inquiries and supports the Committee Secretary in providing advice to committee chairs and members regarding parliamentary practice and procedure, and in leading and developing junior secretariat staff. Inquiry Secretary roles may require occasional domestic travel to support the Committee.

The department is committed to leadership at all levels and there is an expectation that all staff are able to demonstrate leadership in their professional experience.

**Applying**

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm on the closing date. You will be required to upload your CV and provide a two page statement on how your skills and experience align to the role with reference to the positions selection criteria (contained within the Job Description).


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