Are you a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment where you can use your strong governance, policy, research, writing, management and stakeholder engagement skills (often on multiple simultaneous projects) to make a difference, and inspire a team to do the same?

Job details

Queensland Parliament's Committee Office provides high-quality analysis, and administrative and procedural support to and facilitates stakeholder engagement for  parliamentary committees who scrutinise executive government action including proposed legislation and public expenditure.  They also contribute to policy development.  Committees work on matters of public importance in Queensland, ranging from youth justice, environmental law, regional industry development, transport, human rights, legislative principles and almost everything in between. Supporting stakeholder engagement in parliamentary democracy is key to our work.  Forming the leadership team within the Committee Office, each Committee Secretary leads a smaller team to:

• Support committee consideration of proposed legislation (Bills) for their policy implications, compliance with fundamental legislative principles and human rights, and the lawfulness of subordinate legislation;
• Support committees to examine the estimates, public accounts, public works and performance of various departments and statutory bodies, assessing their integrity, economy, efficiency and effectiveness;
• Support committees to undertake Inquiries on matters relating to their portfolio areas of responsibility, or on any issue referred to them by the Legislative Assembly or under an Act;
• Advise committees on parliamentary law, practice and procedure; and
• Plan and support committee hearings, consultations, and site visits, prepare briefings and reports, and communicate with stakeholders, in a high-profile, high-stakes environment.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification;
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and evaluate complex problems and develop strategic recommendations.
• Excellent writing skills are a must;
• Proven ability to lead and manage small teams  
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate consultation processes;
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy and professionalism; and
• Knowledge of parliamentary processes and procedures, particularly relating to committees, or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly.

We have a three-year contracted position and a 12-month temporary position available. If you're interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application now through the Smart Jobs website.

To apply for this position, applicants should provide a CV and a suitability statement addressing the selection criteria. 

The statement of no more than 2 pages should describe your suitability for the position focusing on the experience, skills, knowledge and abilities detailed in the selection criteria section of the position description.

Applicants are encouraged to view the position description and information package attached. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• APPLICANT INFORMATION PACKAGE -Statement of Suitability - November 2023. (Word, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Committee Secretary - Position Description (PDF, 234KB)
  Role Description