Legislation Editing and Access Officer

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Parliamentary Counsel's Office Full time

**Parliamentary Counsel's Office**

**Legislation Editing and Access Officer (Grade 3/4)**

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**

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 legislation.

PCO is currently recruiting for a Legislation Editing and Access Officer. These officers support the preparation of draft legislation through editorial checking, publishing approved legislation using specialised software and facilitating online access to legislation, including incorporating amendments into made 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 will be required, particularly around parliamentary sitting times. 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 publishing, including technical systems.

**How to apply**

Applications should be submitted online at iworkfor.nsw.gov.au and must include:
A current resume of no more than 5 pages that clearly details your relevant skills and experience, including the contact details for 2 referees.

A cover letter (no more than 2 pages), which must include 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 will 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 to 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 the Guide for Job Applicants.

**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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