The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting to fill a Senior Researcher (Education) position in the Social Policy section of the Parliamentary Library Research Branch. The successful candidate will be required to work on a wide range of issues relating to school (including early childhood), tertiary and vocational education funding and policy.
The Parliamentary Library supports Australia's democracy by providing high-quality, impartial and confidential information, analysis and advice to Parliamentarians and their staff. By providing high-quality responses to clients, the Parliamentary Library supports informed policy debates and decisions. The work is diverse and challenging and involves providing information or tailored briefings directly to parliamentarians and their staff, often within tight deadlines. The work also involves writing publications with analysis of policy, budgets and legislation.
The Social Policy section works across a wide range of policy areas including education, health and aged care, disability, social security, Indigenous affairs, immigration and multiculturalism, media, the arts, gender, and family and domestic violence.
Senior Researchers need excellent information research and analytical skills. You need to be able to write clearly and succinctly to accurately summarise and explain complex topics in a clear, non-technical manner.
You must be able to quickly find and provide accurate and relevant information in an impartial manner to parliamentary clients. You must possess a strong client service ethic, and be motivated and rapid to learn. Communication skills, both oral and written, must be of a high order, as must your professionalism and judgement. An appreciation of the requirements of excellent client service is essential.
You must possess relevant tertiary qualifications, and a thorough demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Australian education policy and funding arrangements. Expertise in school policy and funding will be highly regarded.
This is an ongoing opportunity. Any merit pool created from this recruitment process may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing positions that may arise over the next 18 months.
The key duties of the position include:
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Eligibility
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian education policy and funding arrangements
- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.
Notes
At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
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📌 Senior Researcher (Education)
🏢 Department of Parliamentary Services
📍 Canberra