Legislation Editing and Access Officer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Parliamentary Counsel's Office Full time

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 **Legislation Editing and Access Officers**.** **Officers will 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.

**These roles are 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 team-work 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.

People are generally expected to work in the office in pre-sitting and sitting weeks to accommodate the requirements of the Parliament. Some after-hours work may also be required at these times, which is managed within the rostering, flexible working, or paid overtime arrangements applicable to the team.

Successful applicants will participate in a comprehensive in-house training program on legislative editing and publishing, including technical systems.

**How to apply**

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- A current resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your relevant skills and experience including the contact details for two referees.
- A cover letter (no more than 2 pages), which **must** include **responses to the following questions:
**1. Describe a time when you edited a complicated document into plain English. What did you do to ensure you retained the meaning of the original text?**

**2. 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 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**

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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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