Clerk Assistant (Procedure)

Government of Western Australia; West Perth; On-site; CAD 157,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity seeks a Legislative Assembly Office Clerk Assistant in Canada, Ontario. This role, offered as a fixed-term appointment, involves managing Chamber Operations, offering advice on parliamentary issues, and supporting the Legislative Assembly's workflow. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. This position not only offers unique exposure to parliamentary processes but also provides excellent employment conditions, including benefits like free parking and gym access.

Benefits

Free parking

Gym access

Qualifications

• Ability to manage Chamber Operations and Committee Operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think on your feet and analyze issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Legislative Assembly's Chamber Operations.
• Provide advice on parliamentary law and practice.
• Work on the floor of the Assembly supporting speakers and members.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Legislative Assembly Office Clerk Assistant (Procedure)

Salary: $157,900 – $171,005 per annum + 12% Super

Who we’re looking for?

The Clerk Assistant (Procedure) role is offered as a fixed‑term appointment for a period of two (2) years. As the Clerk Assistant (Procedure), you will put your leadership, administrative and multi‑tasking skills to good use in a varied and rewarding environment. You will work autonomously within Parliament while leading your team to support the Legislative Assembly.

In this role you will see Western Australia’s Parliament up close. You will manage and support the Assembly’s Chamber Operations and provide advice to staff and members on parliamentary law, practice and procedure. You will also work on the floor of the Assembly, giving advice and support to the Speaker, ministers and members of the Legislative Assembly.

Our ideal candidate will think on their feet, write appropriately for a wide range of audiences, analyse and think about issues, and possess excellent communication skills.

About the job

There are two Clerk Assistant positions in the Legislative Assembly: Clerk Assistant (Procedure) and Clerk Assistant (Committees), which rotate periodically. The Clerk Assistants are responsible for managing two principal areas within the Department: Chamber Operations and Committee Operations, supporting members from all sides of politics.

Working in a parliamentary environment can be challenging, with major peaks and troughs in workload based on the parliamentary sitting calendar. Work outside of normal hours will be required, including evenings when Parliament is sitting. In return, you will receive daily exposure to the Parliament and a degree of autonomy and independence that is unique in the public sector.

The Legislative Assembly offers generous employment conditions and a range of benefits such as access to free parking and gymnasium.

For further job-related information, please refer to the attached job description form.