The Parliamentary Library, Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Chief of Staff, within the Office of the Parliamentary Librarian.
The Chief of Staff reports directly to the Parliamentary Librarian and is responsible for providing high quality, stakeholder focused, responsive, integrated, and accountable services to the Library and the Parliament. They will be required to provide high quality strategic and technical advice to the Parliamentary Librarian, members of Library's SES team and other internal and external stakeholders.
The Parliamentary Librarian is required by the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 to, among other things:
'... provide high quality information, analysis and advice to Senators and Members of the House of Representatives in support of their parliamentary and representational roles.'
The Act requires the Parliamentary Librarian to perform this function:
- In a timely, impartial and confidential manner; and
- Maintaining the highest standards of scholarship and integrity; and
- On the basis of equality of access for all Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, parliamentary committees and staff acting on behalf of Senators, Members or parliamentary committees; and
- Having regard to the independence of Parliament from the Executive Government of the Commonwealth.
The ideal candidate will have experience in leading the strategic and operational management of organisations. The candidate should have a track record in leading teams, drive a high-performance culture, engage and motivate staff, and ensure the team is set up for success as we implement cultural and strategic renewal. Key personal attributes for success are robust personal accountability, an ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, being agile and adaptable, and ability to deal with ambiguity and change.
The key duties of the position include
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