Senior Legislation & Procedure Advisor

Partners In Recovery LLC; Canberra; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Senate seeks applications for the role of Senior Legislation and Procedure Officer in the Procedure Office. The position involves drafting amendments to legislation, private senators’ bills and procedural motions, and responding quickly to information requests about legislation and Senate procedure from non-government senators and staff, especially on sitting days.

The officer will support senior staff and undertake research on topics relating to legislation, the Senate and

Qualifications

• Draft legislation amendments and procedural motions.
• Respond promptly to information requests about legislation and Senate procedure.
• Provide research support to senior officers and contribute to the Procedure and Research Section.

Responsibilities

• Draft amendments to legislation, private senators’ bills and procedural motions.
• Respond to information requests about legislation and Senate procedure from non-government senators and staff, especially on sitting days.
• Support the Clerk Assistant (Procedure) and other senior officers, undertaking research on topics relating to legislation, the Senate and Parliament.
• Undertake other work to support the Procedure and Research Section as required.

Job description

Department of the Senate seeks applications for the role of Senior Legislation and Procedure Officer in the Procedure Office. The position involves drafting amendments to legislation, private senators’ bills and procedural motions, and responding quickly to information requests about legislation and Senate procedure from non-government senators and staff, especially on sitting days.

The officer will support senior staff and undertake research on topics relating to legislation, the Senate and