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Vacancy Details - Parliament of Western Australia
Position Title: Advisory Officer
Level and Salary: Level 7 ($128,077 - $136,891 per annum) + 11.5% superannuation (Anticipated increase to $134,481 - $143,736 following General Agreement registration)
Department: Legislative Council
Section: Committees Office
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Primary Responsibilities and Additional Information
Are you passionate about topical issues affecting Western Australians?
Do you have experience in analysing complex issues and report writing?
If so, you are invited to apply to the Legislative Council of Western Australia as an Advisory Officer.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to fill this unique and interesting role on a full-time permanent basis.
Background
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 in relation to current issues and important matters affecting our State.
The Advisory Officer provides advice to one or more committees and is able to immerse themselves in these exciting inquiries.
What you'll do as an Advisory Officer
provide advisory support to committees engaged in inquiries on a diverse range of matters affecting Western Australia
conduct research and prepare well-written reports on the topics under investigation
analyse complex and competing arguments related to the inquiries
demonstrate resilience and the ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously
mentor other team members
be self-motivated
Reporting and Location
The 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 Clerk Assistant (Committees) and assist at least one parliamentary committee.
Benefits of Working at Parliament
Flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive professional development programs
Onsite parking
Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
Gymnasium facilities
The 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 an Advisory Officer.
How to apply
A completed application for employment form
A response (in no more than four 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.
A job description and application form can be downloaded below.
Applications must be emailed to by 4.00pm Friday, 14 March ****.
Contact for Further Information
Please contact Grant Hitchcock, Acting Deputy Clerk on or e-mail .
Closing Date and Time
Friday 14 March ****, 4.00 PM
Applications received after the Closing Date will NOT be accepted.
Comments
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.
If 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 or on .
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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