Strategic Governance Officer – NSW Parliament

13 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time

**About us**

We are a dynamic, hard-working team supporting the work of the Legislative Council - the Upper House of the NSW Parliament. Our role is to provide exceptional services to our key stakeholders, ranging from the President of the Legislative Council to members of the public. We work in collaboration with other departments to ensure the effective running of the Parliament.

As a Principal Council Officer (PCO) at the Corporate and Bicentenary (Black Rod) Office, you will play a significant role in the management of the Fountain Court and Reconciliation Wall exhibition spaces, protocol, and assisting in arranging significant events such as those planned for the Bicentenary of the Legislative Council. You will also assist in preparing procedural material as required.

The PCO - Black Rod position offers comprehensive training, ongoing career development, and excellent working conditions. If you have a passion for the democratic process and an interest in understanding how it works in NSW, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We are seeking a highly motivated and suitably experienced individual to join our team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing administrative support to the President and other senior officials;
  • Assisting in the preparation of procedural materials;
  • Managing the Fountain Court and Reconciliation Wall exhibition spaces;
  • Coordinating significant events;
  • Providing protocol advice;

**Benefits**

We offer a competitive salary package, including:

  • A base salary of $116,211 - $128,061 per annum (Clerk Grade 9/10), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading;
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment;
  • Ongoing career development opportunities;
  • Excellent working conditions, including working from home at times;

**Requirements**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (desirable);
  • Proven experience in governance or administration;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  • A commitment to the democratic process and an interest in understanding how it works in NSW;

**Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination**

Please note that a condition of employment is that all staff must provide evidence that they are fully vaccinated as determined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).

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