Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1
Branch: Digital Recording Services
Section: Hansard
Immediate supervisor: Director, Hansard
Duty Statement
Under broad direction, Assistant Directors are responsible for undertaking duties in accordance with the agreed standards for a Parliamentary Executive Level (PEL) 1. These duties may include, but are not limited to:
1. Lead and manage a team to deliver a timely, accurate and authoritative Hansard, modelling professional judgement, parliamentary values and editorial standards at all times.
2. Onboard new editors, provide structured training, coaching and feedback, and support the ongoing development of staff capability.
3. Exercise a high degree of independence in managing staff, workflows and resources, making service delivery and staffing decisions based on sound professional judgement and an assessment of risk in a complex, fast moving environment.
4. Support the Director and the Assistant Secretary by contributing to strategic planning, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives for the Hansard section and product.
5. Build and maintain a positive team culture by providing clear direction, managing performance, resolving conflict, and encouraging professional development and career progression.
6. Represent Hansard as part of a unified leadership team, supporting responsible, efficient and effective delivery of services and contributing to broader branch and departmental objectives.
Selection Criteria
1. Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop a team, set clear priorities, manage performance, and support staff wellbeing while delivering time critical outputs to a high standard.
2. Technical proficiency: Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver services to exacting standards, make sound decisions under pressure that manage risk and balance competing priorities.
3. Communicates with influence: Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships, explain complex issues clearly, and communicate with influence to internal and external stakeholders.
4. Strategic thinking: Demonstrated capacity to contribute to strategic direction, identify and implement improvements to systems and processes, and support innovation while maintaining quality, consistency and meeting all corporate governance requirements.
Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.
