Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the conduct of parliamentary committee inquiries.
2. Assist with the development and management of programs of inquiry for committees, including
clarifying issues and scope, and identifying information and evidence needs and sources.
3. Undertake research and analysis of issues relevant to committee inquiries and provide research
support to other business units as required.
4. Develop policy options for matters under inquiry for the consideration of the committee.
5. Draft summaries of submissions, briefing notes and committee reports including recommendations
for the Government and Assembly.
6. Assist in arrangements for inquiries, including hearings, meetings and inspections.
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
1. Demonstrated high-level research, analytical and report-writing skills.
2. Ability to work unsupervised and with attention to detail to undertake research tasks and to find
and disseminate accurate and concise information to stakeholders.
3. Highly developed organisational skills and the ability to plan and complete projects within defined
timelines.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with
people of diverse cultures and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
5. Understanding of public policy and the operation of government.
6. Demonstrated ability to work impartially and confidentially within a sensitive political environment
and uphold the Department’s values of Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service,
Creativity, and Westminster Heritage.
Desirable:
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, including Law, Public Administration or Political
Science.
2. Experience in, or an understanding of, the provision of secretariat support to parliamentary
committees or similar bodies.
Requirements for Selection and Undertaking the Role:
• Prior to being formally offered a position with the Department of the Legislative Assembly,
applicants will be required to submit a pre-employment declaration which includes information
regarding their criminal history, conflict of interest and other continuing employment or volunteer
work.
- The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude
an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
- Access to recreation leave will be restricted during Parliamentary sitting periods.
- The position is based at Parliament House; however, it may require interstate travel and travel
throughout the Northern Territory, including to remote regions, depending on the nature of
committee inquiries being supported.
- The right to disconnect – This position is not expected to be available for regular work-related
contact outside of normal work hours.
