Parliamentary Committee Director & Secretariat Lead

Aurion; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the House of Representatives in Parliament House, Canberra, is seeking applications for a Committee Secretary to lead a small secretariat and provide research, drafting and procedural support to parliamentary committees.

You will advise the chair and Members on procedure, manage inquiries, lead staff development and coordinate stakeholder engagement, with occasional domestic travel and security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a committee secretariat supporting one or more committees.
• Advise the committee chair and members on matters relating to procedure, administration, inquiry management and the subject areas of the work of one or more committees.
• Coordinate or oversee and contribute as necessary to: the planning, conduct, management and resourcing of committee inquiries; the facilitation of public engagement in the work of committees; and the drafting of the Chair’s report(s).
• Develop the capability of secretariat employees including in relation to leadership and management, research, writing and knowledge of parliamentary practice and procedure.
• Contribute to the leadership and corporate aims of the Committee Office and the department.

Job description

The Department of the House of Representatives in Parliament House, Canberra, is seeking applications for a Committee Secretary to lead a small secretariat and provide research, drafting and procedural support to parliamentary committees.

You will advise the chair and Members on procedure, manage inquiries, lead staff development and coordinate stakeholder engagement, with occasional domestic travel and security clearance requirements.