Director, Committee Secretariat

Department of the House of Representatives; Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of the House of Representatives in Canberra is seeking applications for the Committee Secretary to lead a small secretariat and support one or more parliamentary committees. You will advise the committee chair on procedure, manage inquiries, coordinate public engagement, and draft reports, with occasional travel and leadership across staff.

This APS Director-level role involves liaising with Members of Parliament and senior executives, delivering professional leadership and

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading a small or large secretariat.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent understanding of parliamentary procedure.
• Ability to liaise with Members of Parliament and senior staff.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage a Committee secretariat supporting one or more Committees.
• Advise the Committee Chair and members on procedure and administration.
• Coordinate planning, conduct and resources for inquiries and public engagement.
• Draft Chair's reports and coordinate related documentation.
• Develop capability of secretariat staff and contribute to department goals.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Research

Drafting

Parliamentary procedure

Jobbeschreibung

The Department of the House of Representatives in Canberra is seeking applications for the Committee Secretary to lead a small secretariat and support one or more parliamentary committees. You will advise the committee chair on procedure, manage inquiries, coordinate public engagement, and draft reports, with occasional travel and leadership across staff.

This APS Director-level role involves liaising with Members of Parliament and senior executives, delivering professional leadership and