Members' Entitlements Advisor – Financial Services and Governance Branch, Clerk Grade 7/8 – Parliament of NSW – Sydney, CBD

About the role (Temporary full-time for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension)

The successful position holder will provide timely and effective advice to members and their staff, parliamentary staff and other stakeholders in the use of their parliamentary entitlements and interpretation of the Parliamentary Remuneration Tribunal Determinations and rulings. Other key tasks will include responsibility for the budgeting and reporting of Members' expenditure using financial accounting and reporting systems including SAP.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney's Botanic Gardens.

Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you:

You will possess prior experience in a Parliamentary or equivalent Government setting, with a demonstrated capacity to provide guidance and advice in connection with a range of administrative guidelines, policies, and legislative instruments. The role requires demonstrated financial reporting skills using SAP financial accounting systems, as well as a proven ability to manage highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Specifically, you will have:

• Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear and confident communicator, able to influence and advise diverse stakeholders
• Collaborative style, building strong relationships while respecting local expertise
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term planning and day-to-day issues
• Adaptability and resilience in complex, changing environments
• High standards of integrity, accountability and stewardship

Further information to assist you with applying for this role:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• Pre-employment requirements - NSW Parliament

How to apply:

To apply for this role please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
• A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment. Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted questions:

• Demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience would enable you to perform the duties required. Using examples outline:

• the strategies that you would use to contribute to the successful delivery of accurate, concise and authoritative advice to members and their staff regarding the use of parliamentary entitlements.

• a workplace situation where you experienced significant challenges in providing authoritative advice and what you learnt from it.

• This role will require you to play an active role in the budgeting and reporting of Members' expenditure claims as well as operating as a primary contact for escalated expenditure claims from the Finance team. Using examples outline:

• your experience using SAP

• your experience in using specific policies, guidelines and other relevant legislative instruments to support you in making informed decisions about the use of public funds.

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

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

Job Reference: 492498

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 [11.55pm]