Committee Manager, Scrutiny

Multiple ongoing and temporary full-time positions with the possibility of ongoing employment $120,859 pa – $133,183 per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Based at NSW Parliament, Sydney CBD The Department is committed to helping employees achieve a work / life balance and requests for flexible work arrangements will be considered. 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 2023 People Matter Survey found that 91% of our employees would recommend the Legislative Assembly as a great place to work. This is 28% higher than the rest of the public sector. We also have an employee engagement rate of 85%, which is 20% higher than the rest of the sector. The Legislative Assembly supports flexible work, with work from home arrangements for staff considered. Successful candidates will have high level research, policy development, critical analysis, problem-solving and people management skills. They will have strong organisational skills and be able to manage projects, and draft complex reports and other documents. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, given the diverse range of internal and external customers and stakeholders. Committee Manager, Scrutiny and Engagement As a Committee Manager in the Scrutiny and Engagement business unit, you will work with Members of Parliament from the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council on committee inquiries. Your primary role is to manage committee inquiry or oversight processes in accordance with parliamentary law, practice, and procedure. This includes calling for submissions, organising meetings and hearings and writing reports. You will ensure that these processes encourage public participation and that reports and other material prepared for committees are thorough and accurate. Manager, House and Procedure As a Manager, House and Procedure, you will support Members of Parliament to participate in Chamber proceedings. You will provide procedural research and advice to assist officeholders, such as the Speaker, the Leader of the House and Whips, in the efficient and effective operation of the Chamber. You will contribute to the Assembly’s procedural publications and the work of the Standing Orders and Procedure Committee by drafting material and editing the work of other team members. You will also work on strategic projects and deliver training to Members and their staff, and assist Directors in the operational management of the House and Procedure business unit. An up-to-date resume (maximum five pages) detailing your relevant skills and experience. Your response (maximum two pages) to the targeted questions below. Targeted questions 1. What skills and experience do you have in managing complex policy or research projects and using analytical and problem-solving skills to develop recommendations or solutions? Please give examples. 2. What skills and experience do you have in building and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders, and in managing small teams to deliver projects? Give specific examples. Your resume and response to the 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. 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 (Monday - Friday). Job Reference : 0000AGEI CLOSING DATE : Tuesday 20 February : 59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr