Inquiry Secretary

Queensland Parliament; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Parliament is seeking an experienced Inquiry Secretary to lead parliamentary inquiries, provide high-quality procedural advice and deliver balanced, evidence-based reports and briefing materials. You will operate across committees, stepping into leadership roles as needed and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing Secretariat team.

In this role you will manage inquiries from planning to evidence gathering and report preparation, build relationships with government agencies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and communicate complex information clearly and succinctly.
• Strong advisory skills, including the ability to provide sound recommendations in sensitive or high‑profile environments.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing high-quality reports, briefings or policy documents.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under tight timeframes.
• Leadership capability, including mentoring, collaboration and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Experience in parliamentary, governance, policy, legal, public sector or related environments will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead parliamentary inquiries, including planning, stakeholder engagement, evidence gathering and report preparation.
• Provide authoritative procedural advice to committee chairs and members.
• Analyse complex legislation, public policy matters and inquiry evidence to develop balanced recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality committee reports, briefing papers, correspondence and other parliamentary documentation.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with committee members, government agencies, community organisations, industry representatives and members of the public.
• Support projects and business improvement initiatives across the Committee Office.
• Contribute informal leadership, mentoring and support to colleagues across the secretariat team.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and political impartiality.

Skills

Research & analysis

Written communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advisory

Job description

Are you an experienced advisor with strong research, writing and leadership skills? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same? Join Queensland Parliament as an Inquiry Secretary and play a pivotal role in supporting parliamentary committees to scrutinise legislation, investigate issues of public importance, and contribute to informed decision-making.

As an Inquiry Secretary, you will lead and manage parliamentary inquiries, provide high-quality procedural advice, and produce clear, balanced and evidence-based reports and briefing materials. Working as a flexible resource across committees, you will step into inquiry leadership roles as required, support projects across the Committee Office, and contribute to a collaborative and high-performing parliamentary environment.

Key Objectives

• Lead and manage parliamentary inquiries and committee activities.
• Deliver high-quality analysis, advice and written materials to support parliamentary decision-making.
• Support the leadership and capability of a high-performing committee secretariat team.

Your Role

• Lead parliamentary inquiries, including planning, stakeholder engagement, evidence gathering and report preparation.
• Provide authoritative procedural advice to committee chairs and members.
• Analyse complex legislation, public policy matters and inquiry evidence to develop balanced recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality committee reports, briefing papers, correspondence and other parliamentary documentation.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with committee members, government agencies, community organisations, industry representatives and members of the public.
• Support projects and business improvement initiatives across the Committee Office.
• Contribute informal leadership, mentoring and support to colleagues across the secretariat team.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and political impartiality.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and communicate complex information clearly and succinctly.
• Strong advisory skills, including the ability to provide sound recommendations in sensitive or high-profile environments.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing high-quality reports, briefings or policy documents.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under tight timeframes.
• Leadership capability, including mentoring, collaboration and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Experience in parliamentary, governance, policy, legal, public sector or related environments will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

At Queensland Parliament you'll see democracy in action. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines, contribute to projects that matter, and build a career you're proud of, supported by leadership, mentoring and wellbeing initiatives. Explore what sets us apart below, then discover current opportunities and how to apply.

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