* Multiple temporary full time opportunities for up to 12 months.
* Maximum total remuneration package $142,504 pa including salary ($113,574 pa – $125,720 pa) plus employer's 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 which 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 2025 People Matter Survey found that 87% of our employees would recommend the Legislative Assembly as a great place to work. This is 27% higher than the rest of the public sector. We also have an employee engagement rate of 83%, which is 20% higher than the rest of the sector.
The Legislative Assembly also supports flexible work, with work from home arrangements for staff considered.
About the unit
Committee Research Officers work within the Committees business unit, one of three business units in the Department.
The Committees business unit provides research, procedural advice and secretariat support to Legislative Assembly-administered committees to fulfil their functions of legislative, policy and fiscal scrutiny and to facilitate the conduct of parliamentary committee work.
Committees increase public awareness and debate on issues under consideration by Parliament. They benefit the community by reviewing proposed laws, facilitating more informed policy-making and ensuring greater government accountability.
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.
About the positions
The Committee Research Officer's primary purpose is research and analyse complex issues, and prepare inquiry reports, briefing notes, and other materials to assist committees to meet their objectives within tight timeframes. They also research and prepare documentation on procedural matters to support the orderly and efficient conduct of committee proceedings. The work produced by Research Officers plays a key part in supporting committees to achieve their desired outcomes.
Research Officers work in a number of small teams to support different committees. They report directly to a Committee Manager who has responsibility for managing the work of the committee. However, there is also a level of autonomy which requires well developed time management skills and self-motivation.
Committees look into a broad range of issues, and we encourage people with relevant legal, policy or financial experience and qualifications to apply.
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
* Committees - Grade 7 8 - Committee Research Officer
* Parliament of NSW website
* 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 following 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
* Provide an example of a significant research task that you have completed, or a time where you had to familiarise yourself with legislation in order to draft a report or briefing note. What steps did you take, and how did you ensure the task objectives were met?
* Describe a situation where you were working as part of a team on multiple tasks or projects with competing timeframes. How did you ensure these tasks were completed on time and to a high standard?
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: 492562
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 9 April 2026 [11.55pm]