- Temporary Employment for 12 months with the possibility of ongoing employment
$102,936 pa – $113,579 per annum (Clerk Grade 5/- , plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- NSW Parliament, Sydney CBD
About us
The Department of the Legislative Council is a dynamic, collaborative and positive workplace. As an organisation, we are committed to providing impartial advice and support to all Members of the Legislative Council, to enable them to fulfil their parliamentary duties. Our staff are passionate about the democratic process and pride themselves on ensuring the public can be involved and engaged in parliamentary activities.
The four principal areas of the department are the Procedure Office, the Committee Office, the Office of the Black Rod, and the Office of the Clerk.
The department values and invests in its people. Our 2025 People Matter Survey results showed that 79% of our staff would recommend the Legislative Council as a great place to work, with employee engagement 78% - significantly higher than the rest of the public sector.
The Legislative Council is an inclusive and respectful workplace. We value diversity, as shown in our Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Plan. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. Our flexible work practices include hybrid working, job sharing and part time arrangements.
About the position
We are seeking an appropriately skilled, experienced and highly motivated Council Officer (Clerk Grade 5/ to join the Office of the Clerk.
As this role is located in the Office of the Clerk it requires the successful applicant to be physically present at Parliament a minimum of 4 days per week during business hours (9.00 am - 5.00 pm) and slightly earlier on sitting days (8.45 am – 5.00 pm).
Please review the position description below for role specific duties and responsibilities.
We are a hardworking and high performing organisation committed to improvement and excellence. We offer comprehensive training and ongoing career development. Applicants need to bring a commitment to the democratic process and an interest in understanding how it works in New South Wales, along with the capacity to work in an environment where impartiality is key.
More information to assist you with applying for this position:
- Position Description - Council Officer
- Legislative Council website
- Pre-employment requirements
- Legislative Council values
How to apply
To apply for this position please attach to your application:
- Your up-to-date resume [maximum three pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to the role.
- Your response [maximum one page] to the targeted questions below.
Targeted questions
- This position calls for high level administrative skills, including the use of information management systems. Give examples of where you have managed complex administration tasks and competing priorities, while meeting strict deadlines and demonstrating a high level of attention to detail.
- Working well within a team is a key requirement for this position and may include exercising initiative. Provide an example of a situation where you showed initiative and an ability to work effectively with others to achieve a common goal.
Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.
Your resume and response to the targeted questions will be the initial assessment method used to determine your suitability for this position compared to other applicants. Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions cannot be comparatively assessed and are unlikely to progress to the next stage of assessment.
Talent pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as being suitable for this role or similar roles. A talent pool is valid a period of 18 months.
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: 492584
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 11.55 pm
