Senior Research Officer – Clerk Grade 9/10 – Parliament of NSW – Sydney

• Ongoing full-time.
• Salary $120,859 - $133,183 per annum, Clerk Grade 9/10 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Exciting opportunity to be part of the growth and development of the Parliamentary Research Service which has an important role contributing to the democratic process in NSW
• Bring your superior leadership, research, policy, writing or data skills to work on a diverse range of issues that are of interest to the Parliament and have an impact on the citizens of NSW
• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that encourages innovation
• Opportunity to develop expertise in a specific area, and also work on a wide variety of different subjects
• Hybrid work environment, located at NSW Parliament, Sydney CBD
• To be considered for the position it is essential to provide a response to the three targeted questions listed below

About us
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales.

Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our commitment to flexibility: While this role is advertised as full time, we will consider requests to undertake the work on a flexible part-time or job-share basis.

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About the position
The purpose of this role is to provide outstanding research services to members of Parliament, their staff, committees and other stakeholders. The role also contributes as a senior member of the Parliamentary Research Service and provides leadership within the team.

It is expected that this role will bring superior knowledge and expertise of one or more of the main subject areas that are relevant to the NSW Parliament to undertake research, analysis and writing work. The role is expected to work independently and will also provide leadership within the Parliamentary Research Service.

The role will build on existing knowledge, experience and skills in particular subject areas, and will also be expected to work across other subject areas depending on the needs of the Parliamentary Research Service at any particular time.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

How to apply
To apply for this position please attach to your application:

• Your up-to-date resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position, and
• Your response [maximum three pages] to the targeted questions below.
  
  

Your resume and response to the following targeted questions will be the initial assessment method used to determine your suitability for this position compared to other applicants. Applications who do not include a response to the targeted questions cannot be comparatively assessed and are unlikely to progress to the next stage of assessment.

Targeted questions

1. What professional skills and experience do you bring to the role? Outline how you acquired your skills and experience in relation to research, analysis and writing, particularly as they relate to the range of subject areas that are relevant to the NSW Parliament.
2. Describe how you successfully carried out a research, policy or other project in your area of subject expertise. Give examples of the sources and methods you used. How did you ensure that your work was objective and accurate?
3. Describe your experience providing leadership in a multidisciplinary team. Give examples that demonstrate your ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a leadership role, and also where you have supported junior staff in conditions where work priorities may change quickly.

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

Applications must be lodged online through http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/

Job Reference: 0000AQIM

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 13 October 2024 at 11.59 PM

Responsibilities

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024