Vacancy Details - Parliament of Western Australia |
| Position Title: | Advisory Officer |
| Level and Salary: | Level 7 ($115,725 - $124,033 per annum plus superannuation) |
| Department: | Legislative Council |
| Section: | Committees Office |
| Employment Type: | Contract, Full Time |
| Length of Contract: | 24 Months |
| Details: | Applications are sought for Advisory Officers in the Legislative Council Committee Office. The positions are full time on a 24 month contract basis.
Advisory Officers work with the Committees of the Legislative Council, assisting in the conduct of their inquiries and production of reports. The Committees of the Legislative Council conduct inquiries into a broad range of matters affecting Western Australia.
Advisory Officers research and provide advice to Committees and are responsible for the drafting of reports at the Committee’s instruction. High level research and writing skills are essential. The role also requires excellent communication skills and the ability to analyse complex and competing arguments.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
· appropriate and relevant tertiary qualification
· excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated facilitation and negotiation skills
· experience in conducting research, writing and preparing reports
· ability to analyse complex issues and evaluate competing arguments
· basic keyboarding and formatting skills in Microsoft Word
· Understanding of, and experience with, contemporary information technology.
Desirable:
· legal qualification
· knowledge and understanding of the legislative process and parliamentary/political system in Western Australia
· experience in the conduct of inquiries
· understanding of administrative law
· understanding of the functions and operations of public sector agencies
Staff of the Legislative Council must be entirely apolitical and discrete as they deal with sensitive and confidential information in a political environment. Meeting the needs of the Parliament is paramount, requiring committed and flexible staff so deadlines can be met.
The Legislative Council offers generous employment conditions and a range of benefits such as access to free parking. |
| Contact for Further Information: | For further job related information please contact Paul Grant, Deputy Clerk on (08) 9222 7294 or email pgrant@parliament.wa.gov.au.
Application information: Applications marked ‘Confidential - Advisory Officer’ must include an application for employment form, a copy of your resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than 4 pages).
Please download the job description and application for employment form below. For enquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact Melanie Hackett, Human Resources Officer, on (08) 9222 7202 or mhackett@parliament.wa.gov.au
Applications must be emailed to mhackett@parliament.wa.gov.au, or posted to the Human Resources Manager, Parliament House, Perth, WA, 6000 to be received before the closing date and time. |
| Closing Date and Time: | Friday 28 April 2017, 4:00 PM
(Applications received after the Closing Date will NOT be accepted) |
| Application Form and Job Description Form |  Advisory Officer January 2017.pdf |