Strategic Legislation & Procedure Lead

Department Of The Senate; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Senate in Canberra seeks a Senior Legislation and Procedure Officer to draft amendments to legislation, private senators' bills and procedural motions. You will respond quickly to information requests on legislation and Senate procedure from non-government senators and staff, especially on sitting days.

You will support senior officers and undertake research on topics relating to legislation, the Senate and Parliament, while providing guidance to junior staff and liaising

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or progress toward them.
• Familiarity with legislation and Parliament processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft legislative documents, including private senators' bills and amendments to legislation for non-government senators.
• Provide written and verbal advice about legislation and Senate practice and procedure to non-government senators and their staff; and
• Draft procedural motions for non-government senators.
• Review documents prepared by senators and their staff, such as explanatory memorandums and second reading speeches.
• Conduct research and analysis on subjects relating to legislation, the Senate and the Parliament.
• Liaise with senators and their staff, departmental employees and senior officers as required.
• Provide administrative and other support to the Clerk Assistant (Procedure) and Procedure and Research Section, including guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

The Department of the Senate in Canberra seeks a Senior Legislation and Procedure Officer to draft amendments to legislation, private senators' bills and procedural motions. You will respond quickly to information requests on legislation and Senate procedure from non-government senators and staff, especially on sitting days.

You will support senior officers and undertake research on topics relating to legislation, the Senate and Parliament, while providing guidance to junior staff and liaising