Overview
APS 4 — $89,204 to $95,816. The position is a 12 month non-ongoing engagement, with the possibility of extension or ongoing employment. The Procedure Officer provides a valuable prospect to learn about the work of the Parliament, and to develop robust procedural knowledge related to the Senate, as well as an excellent understanding of the legislative process and legislative documents.
The Procedure Officer works directly with the Clerk Assistant (Procedure), providing administrative support, including assisting with the drafting of parliamentary procedural and administrative documents. This includes supporting the work of the Senate by preparing procedural documents and facilitating the circulation of legislative and procedural documents. The officer is the point of contact for senators and their staff seeking advice and support from the Clerk Assistant (Procedure) and the procedural and legislative drafting team.
Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support to the Clerk Assistant (Procedure) and assist with drafting parliamentary procedural and administrative documents.
* Prepare procedural documents to support the Senate and facilitate circulation of legislative and procedural documents.
* Serve as the point of contact for senators and their staff seeking advice and support from the Clerk Assistant (Procedure) and the drafting team.
* Compile and maintain databases; prepare material for publication on the internet and intranet.
* Maintain and update templates, proformas, and electronic files for amendments and private senators' bills.
* Utilise software packages such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain confidentiality in a sensitive parliamentary workplace, and work to consistently high standards, including long hours during sitting weeks when required.
Qualifications and Skills
* Familiarity with software packages such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
* Excellent communication skills and an awareness of confidentiality in a parliamentary environment.
* Ability to work to consistently high standards and adapt to long hours during sitting weeks.
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