Hansard Editor

Hansard, a section of the Commonwealth Department of Parliamentary Services, is responsible for the production of the reports of the debates and proceedings of the Parliament of Australia and its committees.
As a member of the Hansard editing team, you will transcribe and edit the official Hansard reports of speeches made in the parliament and parliamentary committee hearings.Hansard editors generally commence at the PSL5 level and receive on-the-job training.These positions are physically based at Australian Parliament House in Canberra.
The unique blend of impressive architecture, a stunning art collection and beautiful landscaping makes Parliament House one of our nation's most important buildings and an attractive workplace.Who we are looking forOur ideal candidate will:be able to deliver under pressure, manage competing priorities and respond quickly and flexibly to changehave excellent spoken and written English comprehension and attention to detailhave a strong interest in current affairs, thrive on deadlines and enjoy working in a team environmentbe able to communicate clearly and conciselyhave the ability to exercise professional judgement in a constructive manner and to adapt to new challengesbe willing to learn and develop in the workplace.Job Specific Requirements:The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting(Protected/Restricted) security clearance.In parliamentary sitting weeks, Hansard editors are required to work long and irregular hours,including evenings, for which they are paid a 4% allowance as well as any overtime.PSL5 editors are expected to progress through the Hansard Editor training program within designated timeframes.Desirable experience:Editing experience, or the ability to quickly acquire editing expertise.Knowledge of parliamentary procedure, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge
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