▷ [Immediate Start] Committee Secretary
4 weeks ago
The Department of the Senate is seeking applications from those interested in joining the Committee Office in the role of Committee Secretary.
The Committee Office provides secretariat support and advice to the Senate's legislative and general purpose standing committees, and select committees, and joint committees for which the Senate has secretariat responsibility. Committee Office staff also play a key role in facilitating the public's awareness of, and involvement in, the work of committees.
The Committee Secretary leads a secretariat team that supports committees in the conduct of inquiries into policy issues, legislation and the scrutiny of departments and agencies. They apply high-level intellectual, managerial and communication skills to lead secretariat teams, undertake complex research, analyse evidence and draft committee reports.
The Committee Secretary also advises the committee chair and committee members on committee practice and procedure and interacts effectively with senators, senior level private and public sector representatives, citizens and the media.
The key duties of the position include
1. Lead a committee secretariat in carrying out the business of one or more Senate (or joint) committees, in accordance with inquiry and other plans adopted by the committee, and by organising and supporting committee meetings and hearings in accordance with standing and other orders.
2. Undertake and supervise complex research and analytical work for committee inquiries, in particular the drafting of committee reports.
3. Advise the chair and other committee members on committee proceedings, in consultation with the Clerk Assistant (Committees).
4. Manage employees of the committee secretariat in accordance with departmental policies and relevant guidelines and in consultation with the Clerk Assistant (Committees).
5. Develop and lead secretariat employees to maximise their research and writing effectiveness and extend their knowledge of parliamentary practice and procedure.
6. Participate in corporate activities to support the senior management of the Committee Office and the Department in achieving its outcomes.
7. Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Senate procedures and parliamentary law and practice, particularly in relation to the work of committees.
8. Provide information about the committee system to interested groups and the community generally, and assist citizens to participate effectively in Senate inquiry processes.
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