Clerk Assistant

Job Description Closing Date: 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Who we’re looking for? The Clerk Assistant (Procedure) role is offered as a fixed-term appointment for a period of two (2) years. As the Clerk Assistant (Procedure), you'll put your leadership, administrative and multi-tasking skills to good use in this varied and rewarding environment. You'll be happy to work autonomously within Parliament, while leading your team to support the Legislative Assembly. As Clerk Assistant (Procedure), you will see Western Australia’s Parliament up close. You will manage and support the Assembly’s Chamber Operations and give advice to staff and members on parliamentary law, practice and procedure. You will also work on the floor of the Assembly, providing advice and support to the Speaker, ministers and members of the Legislative Assembly. Our ideal candidate will have the ability to think on their feet, write appropriately to a wide range of audiences, analyse and think about issues, and have excellent communication skills. About the job There are two positions of Clerk Assistant in the Legislative Assembly: Clerk Assistant (Procedure) and Clerk Assistant (Committees), which rotate periodically. The Clerk Assistants are responsible for the management of two principal areas within the Department: Chamber Operations and Committee Operations and support members from all sides of politics. Working in a parliamentary environment can be challenging, and successful applicants should expect major peaks and troughs in workload based in part on the parliamentary sitting calendar. Work outside of normal hours will be required, including evenings when Parliament is sitting. In return, you will be offered daily exposure to the Parliament and given a degree of autonomy and independence unique in the public sector. The Legislative Assembly offers generous employment conditions and a range of benefits such as access to free parking and gymnasium. The attached job description form contains more information about the role. For Further Job Related Information For further job-related information please contact Liz Kerr, Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, on *** or e-mail *****@parliament.wa.gov.au. Application Instructions How to apply A completed application for employment form A response (in no more than three pages) to 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 Applications must be emailed to **************@parliament.wa.gov.au by 4.00pm Thursday 18 December 2025. Please note: you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a special category visa, to apply for this role. Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement The Parliament of Western Australia values diversity and champions the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce that reflects our community, and to making Parliament an inclusive and supportive workplace, free of discrimination. We encourage all suitable people of any age, gender, family status or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with any form of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr