Legislation Editing Officer
1 day ago
**Premier’s Department/**
**The Cabinet Office**
**Legislation Editing Officer**
**You. At the centre of big ideas.**
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Work Type**: Temporary Contract, up to 12 months
- ** Hours Per Week**: 35 (full-time). Applications for part-time will also be considered.
- ** Salary**: $82,193 - 90,001 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- ** Closing Date**: 15 July 2025.
The Parliamentary Counsel's Office (PCO) provides a comprehensive and integrated range of high-quality services for the drafting of, and access to, NSW legislation and the giving of advice and information about the legislation.
Please refer to the Key Accountabilities in the role description for further details.
**This role is for you if you**:
- Would enjoy contributing your superior writing and editing skills, attention to detail and aptitude for technology to the drafting and publishing of NSW legislation.
- Value collaboration, service and teamwork and being part of a positive corporate culture.
- Have a keen interest in learning new programs, systems and processes, including how they function.
- Thrive in a busy team that prides itself on delivering high-quality outcomes on time.
- Are committed to public sector ethics and the highest standards of integrity and professional practice.
Please note that after-hours work may be required. After-hours work is managed within the rostering, flexible working, or paid overtime arrangements applicable to the team.
The successful applicant will participate in a comprehensive in-house training program on legislative editing and formatting, including technical systems.
**How to apply**
- A current **resume**of no more than 5 pages that clearly details your relevant skills and experience, including the contact details of 2 referees.
- A **cover letter** (no more than 2 pages), which **must**including responses to the following questions:
- What professional experience in editing the written word can you demonstrate? Outline how you acquired your skills as well as your experience with relevant technologies, such as publishing and text formatting software, and how you use them to make your work easier.
- In this role you may be required to work across a number of areas relating to the preparation, making and publishing of legislation. Describe how you have previously managed your time and shifting work priorities while maintaining a strong attention detail, providing examples.
Applicants should read the role description and consider the key accountabilities, focus capabilities and essential requirements when preparing their resume and cover letter. See also, our Guide for Job Applicants.
To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 4-6 weeks.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.
**Our commitment to diversity and flexibility**
PCO strives to make roles flexible in a way that works for everyone - the individual, the team, and the clients we service. We are open to considering job-sharing (part-time) arrangements for this role.
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