Leader, Legislation Editing and Parliament

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time $129,464 - $142,665 per year

Parliamentary Counsel's Office

Leader, Legislation Editing and Parliament

You. At the centre of big ideas.

Clerk Grade: 9/10

Annual Salary Range: $129,464 - $142,665 + superannuation and annual leave loading

Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-time

Location: Sydney CBD (Martin Place)

About the Parliamentary Counsel's Office (PCO)

The Parliamentary Counsel's Office (PCO) is headed by the Parliamentary Counsel and is a Public Service executive agency related to The Cabinet Office under the Government Sector Employment Act

What we do

We are responsible for drafting and providing access to most of the legislation for New South Wales. We draft all Bills for Acts required for introduction into Parliament. We also draft a wide range of statutory instruments, including regulations, rules, proclamations, orders and environmental planning instruments (EPIs). For more information about the PCO, click here.

About the role

The Leader, Legislation Editing and Parliament plays an important hands-on role in editing and supporting the production of bills and legislation. The role works in collaboration with the Manager, Legislation Editing and Parliament and the Deputy Parliamentary Counsel's to manage and develop the Editing and Parliament team, by managing operational workflow and work processes efficiently and effectively to deliver legislative and support to Parliament, the Executive Council and other key stakeholders.

For further information including a full list of key accountabilities click here to view the role description.

Key knowledge and experience:

  • Knowledge of parliamentary processes and related legislation-making procedures.
  • Knowledge and experience in legislative concepts, editing and standards, maintaining up-to-date versions of legislation and legislative access operations.
  • Knowledge of the software applications typically used for legislative production and access, preferably SGML/XML

Essential requirements:

Willingness and ability to be on call as required outside of normal working hours.

How to apply

Please attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages) by clicking 'Apply Online'.

In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and how you meet the key knowledge, experience and essential requirements as stated on the role description.

Closing date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025 at 10:00am

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.

The selection process will include undertaking assessments to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend for an interview and undertake at least two other capability assessment exercise.

Our commitment

We are committed to continue hiring people with a variety of skills, experience and backgrounds, reflecting the community we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

If you have a question, or you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please contact Aryana Orya via email

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