Parliamentary Counsel's Office
Legislation Editing and Parliament Officer
Temporary (12 months, with possibility of extension or ongoing) – Full time (35 hours)
About the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office (PCO)
The NSW Parliamentary Counsel’s Office (PCO) is a Public Service executive agency related to The Cabinet Office. We are responsible for drafting legislation for NSW, including Bills for introduction into Parliament and a wide range of statutory instruments such as regulations, rules, proclamations and orders. We also provide drafting services for non-Government Members of Parliament under arrangements approved by the Government.
PCO also delivers the editorial, publishing and access services that support the NSW statute book. We manage the NSW legislation website, which is the only official NSW Government site for online access to legislation, publishing "as made" and consolidated versions, as well as Bills and related material, so the community and Government can access accurate, up-to-date legislation.
Our work ensures the laws of NSW are clear, effective and accessible, supporting the Government, Parliament and the people of NSW.
Why work with us?
At PCO you’ll join a small, expert team that sits at the centre of the NSW legislative process in NSW. The Editing and Parliament team are a highly technical team that play a key role in editing and checking draft legislation.
We offer:
1. Meaningful impact: your work helps shape the laws that govern everyday life in NSW, with work that is visible and enduring.
2. Breadth and complexity: work across a wide range of subject areas and instruments, from new Bills and significant amendments to complex regulations and other statutory instruments.
3. Support, development and flexibility: a collaborative environment with mentoring and flexible working arrangements.
About the role
The Legislation Editing and Parliament Officer performs highly technical editorial, publishing and parliamentary support work across a range of legislative products.
You will:
- Edit draft legislation and produce final, accurate proofs for Parliament.
- Prepare updated versions of Bills, including during parliamentary sittings.
- Manage the weekly publication of the NSW Government Gazette.
- Provide support to Parliament, including during sitting nights.
This role requires working within tight deadlines, high quality standards and complex legislative and parliamentary processes.
Review the role description here.
If possible, we will also be seeking to create a talent pool for other roles that may become available. Information on talent pools is available here.
Key skills and experience
We are looking for someone who has strong attention to detail and enjoys working with complex technical content in a fast‑paced environment.
You will bring:
- Well‑developed editing, writing and language skills.
- Experience working in a high-performing, collaborative team.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Interest in or understanding of legislative and parliamentary processes.
Essential requirements include:
- Experience or capability to work with legislative editing and publishing systems (e.g. SGML/XML or similar structured content systems).
- Ability to learn and use specialised databases and workflow systems.
- Ability to deliver training and support colleagues.
- Availability to work rostered late shifts and occasional overtime during parliamentary sitting periods.
Location & flexibility
This position is primarily based in Sydney CBD, with flexible working arrangements available in accordance with NSW Public Sector guidelines.
How to apply
Please submit:
A cover letter (up to 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the role’s key requirements and essential criteria.
Your resume (maximum 5 pages).
Closing date: 8 June 2026, 10am
Candidates may request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let us know in your application if you require adjustments or alternative formats to participate or if there is anything we can do to assist, please contact us.
Contact
For more information, please contact Sarah Massingham, Manager, Legislation Editing and Parliament by email at
[email protected].
Our commitment
PCO acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continuing connection of First Nations peoples to Country.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability, carers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
