Parliamentary Support Officer, Clerk Grade 3/4

• Multiple temporary full-time positions for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension.
• $84,659 – $92,701 per annum (Clerk Grade 3/4), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Based at NSW Parliament House, Sydney CBD
• The Department is committed to helping employees achieve a work/life balance and requests for flexible work arrangements will be considered.

About us

The Department of the Legislative Assembly is a dynamic and collaborative workplace with a positive, supportive team culture. You will be working in an organisation which is committed to providing excellent impartial advice and support to all Members of the Legislative Assembly to enable them to fulfil their roles as elected representatives of the people of New South Wales. Our staff are passionate about the democratic process and work to ensure the public are involved and engaged in parliamentary activities.

Our vision at the Legislative Assembly is to be leaders in the delivery of parliamentary democracy and community engagement. Our values are integrity, respect and excellence, and this is reflected in our positive and supportive work culture. Our 2024 People Matter Survey found that 91% of our employees would recommend the Legislative Assembly as a great place to work. This is 34% higher than the rest of the public sector. We also have an employee engagement rate of 86%, which is 23% higher than the rest of the sector.

The Legislative Assembly supports flexible work, with work from home arrangements for staff considered.

About the Committees unit

Parliamentary Support Officers work in the Committees business unit of the Department, that provides research, procedural advice, and secretariat support to Legislative Assembly-administered committees. These committees conduct in-depth studies and inquiries on important issues, increasing public awareness and debate. Their work includes reviewing proposed laws, informing policy-making, and ensuring government accountability. Additionally, the unit aims to enhance public participation and engagement with parliamentary activities.

About the position

The Parliamentary Support Officer, Committees plays a crucial role in providing administrative, communications, and coordination services to support the operations of Legislative Assembly-administered committees. Within the Committees business unit, the officer will be responsible for performing a full range of administrative and clerical duties to support the committees in meeting their accountabilities of fiscal, legislative, and policy scrutiny, including:

• managing committee records
• organising committee hearings and meetings and providing other logistical support such as itineraries for committee travel
• liaising with committee members, witnesses, and stakeholders
• assisting with preparing committee publications and correspondence

We are looking for candidates who:

• can effectively manage relationships and collaborate with colleagues in an environment with multiple tasks and competing priorities
• possess strong communication and teamwork skills
• have the ability to provide accurate information and services to stakeholders
• build procedural knowledge and experience through a proactive approach to staying up to date on relevant procedures and regulations
• adopt a strong customer service and engagement focus with key stakeholders and members of the public, while remaining impartial.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Position Description
• Parliament of NSW website
• Pre-employment requirements - NSW Parliament

How to apply

To apply for this position please attach to your application:

• Your up-to-date resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position, and
• Your response [maximum two pages] to the targeted questions below.

Your resume and response to the following targeted questions will be the initial assessment method used to determine your suitability for this position compared to other applicants.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions cannot be comparatively assessed and are unlikely to progress to the next stage of assessment.

Targeted questions

1. Provide an example of a time when you worked collaboratively with colleagues to achieve a common goal.
2. Describe a time when unexpected challenges required you to change your work plan or schedule. What did you do to adapt, and how did you ensure the task or project was completed successfully?

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

For more information about the role, please contact:

Monica Loftus, Director, Committees – or

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact 'I work for NSW' helpdesk Monday – Friday).

Applications must be lodged online through 

Job Reference: 492499

CLOSING DATE:Wednesday, 1 October 2025 [11.55pm]