Find out about employment opportunities and conditions at the Parliament of Western Australia and what it is like to work here.Vacancy Details - Parliament of Western AustraliaPosition Title: Committee ClerkLevel and Salary: Level 3/4 ($79,156 - $92,057 per annum) + 11.5% superannuation (Anticipated increase to $83,114 - $96,660 following General Agreement registration)Department: Legislative CouncilSection: Committees OfficeEmployment Type: Contract, Full TimeLength of Contract: 12 monthsPrimary ResponsibilitiesAre you interested in politics, legislation and topical matters affecting the lives of Western Australians? Do you have experience in conducting research, providing high level administrative support and organising travel? If so, you are invited to apply to the Legislative Council of Western Australia as a Committee Clerk. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to fill this unique and interesting role on a 12-month contract.The Department of the Legislative Council supports five standing committees and two joint standing committees. These committees are made up of Members of Parliament and conduct inquiries about current issues and important matters affecting our State. The Committee Clerk will work in the committee office, supporting the work of the Legislative Council committees.What you'll do as a Committee ClerkA Committee Clerk works in a team with an Advisory Officer and sometimes a Research Officer. A Committee Clerk is expected to undertake research tasks to support the Advisory Officer in addition to the administrative work for a committee or several committees. We are interested in people who have a team approach and enjoy challenging work environments.You will:work well under pressurebe able to switch between various tasks efficientlyhave excellent time management skillsbe interested in research tasksenjoy working in a teamThe administrative work for parliamentary committees includes:taking minutes of meetingspublishing committee materialmaintaining the committee’s recordsarranging committee travelorganising committee meetings and hearingsliaising with witnesses and other stakeholdersproviding procedural advice when requiredReporting and LocationThe position is based in the Legislative Council Committee Office, located in a new office building opposite Parliament House in West Perth. You will report to the Parliamentary Officer (Committees) and assist at least one Parliamentary committee.Benefits of Working at ParliamentAt the Parliament of Western Australia, we value our employees and are dedicated to providing a supportive and fulfilling work environment. The workplace benefits we currently offer include:Flexible working arrangementsComprehensive professional development programsOnsite parkingAccess to Health and Wellbeing initiativesGymnasium facilitiesThe Parliament of Western Australia values diversity and champions Equal Opportunity Employment. We’re committed to attracting and retaining a workforce that reflects us all, and to making Parliament an inclusive and supportive workplace, free of discrimination.We encourage all suitable people of any age, sex, gender, family status or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disability. Join us in supporting our parliamentary committees. Apply now as a Committee Clerk.How to ApplyIf you’re interested in applying, please send us:A completed application for employment formA response (in no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria, as set out in the job description form.An up-to-date CV (no more than four pages) that clearly outlines your skills and experience as relevant to this position.Applications must be emailed to hr@parliament.wa.gov.au by 4.00pm Friday, 21 March 2025. Please note that you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a special category visa, to apply for this role.Contact for Further InformationFor any further information, please contact Steve Brockway, Acting Clerk Assistant (Committees) on (08) 9222 7250 or e-mail sbrockway@parliament.wa.gov.au.Closing Date and TimeFriday 21 March 2025, 4.00 PM(Applications received after the Closing Date will NOT be accepted)CommentsIf you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact Human Resources at hr@parliament.wa.gov.au or on (08) 9222 7864.The Parliament of Western Australia is honoured to be situated on the ancestral lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. The Parliament acknowledges the First Australians as the traditional owners of the lands we represent and pays respects to their Elders both past and present.
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