• Multiple temporary full-time positions for up to 12 months with the possibility of ongoing employment
• $97,027 – $107,059 per annum, plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• 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 that 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 public sector.

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

About the business unit and position
This role is within the Committees business unit which is one of three business units in the Department.

The unit’s primary role is to ensure that Legislative Assembly-administered committees have optimal capacity and support to enable them to meet their accountabilities of fiscal, legislative and policy scrutiny; and to provide oversight of statutory agencies. The unit is also passionate about the public’s involvement in parliamentary activities and works to enhance public participation and engagement with the work of the Assembly.

Committee Officers provide high-level administrative and operational support to Assembly-administered committees by undertaking inquiry-based activities, including preparation for committee meetings and for reports, and dealing with written submissions and other research documents.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
• Position Description
• Department of Legislative Assembly website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

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 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. Why are you interested in this position?
2. Outline your experience in delivering high-level administrative support, using business systems to achieve excellent results, and effectively communicating with a wide range of stakeholders in a time sensitive work environment.

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’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

Applications must be lodged online through http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/

Job Reference: 0000AY4L

CLOSING DATE: Monday 26 May 2025 [11.59 pm]