Clerk Assistant

Department Of The Senate; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Senate in Canberra is seeking an experienced senior leader to oversee operations and parliamentary services. In the past this has included rotation to the position of Usher of the Black Rod/Chief Operating Officer.

You will provide advice and support to Senators on the operations of the Senate and its committees, manage offices delivering parliamentary advice and services, and liaise with colleagues across the parliamentary service.

Qualifications

• Candidates will have a high degree of managerial expertise and exceptional skills leading and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to senators and others about the operations of the Senate and its committees.
• Manage one or more offices providing parliamentary advice and support and delivering a diverse range of services.
• Provide advice and support to Senate committees.
• Undertake high-level departmental management responsibilities and liaise with colleagues across the parliamentary service.

Skills

Staff leadership

Job description

In the past this has included rotation to the position of Usher of the Black Rod/Chief Operating Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advice to senators and others about the operations of the Senate and its committees.
• Manage one or more offices providing parliamentary advice and support and delivering a diverse range of services.
• Provide advice and support to Senate committees.
• Undertake high-level departmental management responsibilities and liaise with colleagues across the parliamentary service.

What you need

• Candidates will have a high degree of managerial expertise and exceptional skills leading and developing staff.