Vacancy Details - Parliament of Western Australia |
| Position Title: | Research Officer |
| Level and Salary: | Level 4/5, salary range $80,452 - $97,994 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Department: | Legislative Assembly |
| Section: | Committees Office |
| Employment Type: | Contract, Part Time |
| Length of Contract: | 12 months with possible extension |
| Primary Responsibilities and Additional Information: | Applications are invited from persons interested in the Parliamentary environment. The Legislative Assembly is currently seeking to fill a part-time Research Officer position commencing as soon as is practicable. This position is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract, 3 days per week, with the possibility of extension. The successful applicant will be required to undertake research and prepare draft reports and papers primarily for parliamentary committee inquiries.
The Research Officer is part of a small team and reports directly to a Principal Research Officer who has responsibility for the work of a committee. The position also assists in identifying major issues and matters requiring consideration by a committee, and preparing and communicating strategic and procedural advice to committees. In addition, the Research Officer provides administrative support to a committee, including preparing correspondence, responding to public enquiries and organising committee travel. Some work outside of normal hours may be required, as will travel with committees from time to time.
The position offers daily exposure to the Parliament and its scrutiny and political processes; frequent contact with parliamentarians on a committee; access to the views and opinions of expert specialist witnesses; a degree of autonomy and independence; the opportunity to assist in drafting reports for a committee’s review; and participation at a key level in the work of the Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Assembly offers generous employment conditions and a range of benefits such as access to free parking and gymnasium.
Applicants will need to meet the following criteria:
Essential:
· Appropriate and relevant tertiary qualification.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Demonstrated experience in conducting research, writing and preparing reports.
· Ability to analyse complex policy issues and evaluate competing arguments.
· Ability to work effectively in a small team to accomplish committee goals.
· Understanding of, and experience with, contemporary information technology.
Desirable:
· Knowledge and understanding of the legislative process and parliamentary/political system in Western Australia. |
| Details: | A job description and application form can be downloaded below or from the careers page at www.parliament.wa.gov.au. For information about the application process, please email human resources hr@parliament.wa.gov.au or telephone Sally Morgillo, on (08) 9222 7877.
Applications marked “Confidential - Research Officer” must include an application for employment form, a copy of your resume and a brief statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than two pages) outlined in the Job Description. Applications can be emailed to hr@parliament.wa.gov.au or posted to the Human Resources Manager, Parliament House, Perth WA 6000 by 4.00pm Thursday, 12 August 2021.
Please note: You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to apply for this role. |
| Contact for Further Information: | For further job related information please contact Liz Kerr, Clerk Assistant on (08) 9222 7398 or e-mail lkerr@parliament.wa.gov.au. |
| Closing Date and Time: | Thursday 12 August 2021, 4.00pm
(Applications received after the Closing Date will NOT be accepted) |
| Application Form and Job Description Form |  Application for Employment.docx Committee Research Officer JDF.pdf |