- Full time on-going position
- $149,739 – $173,174 per annum, plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- The Department is committed to helping employees achieve a work/life balance and requests for flexible work arrangements will be considered
About us
The Department of the Legislative Assembly is a dynamic and collaborative workplace with a positive, supportive team culture. You will be working in an organisation which is committed to providing excellent impartial advice and support to all Members of the Legislative Assembly to enable them to fulfil their roles as elected representatives of the people of New South Wales. Our staff are passionate about the democratic process and work to ensure the public are involved and engaged in parliamentary activities.
Our vision at the Legislative Assembly is to be leaders in the delivery of parliamentary democracy and community engagement. Our values are integrity, respect and excellence, and this is reflected in our positive and supportive work culture. Our 2023 People Matter Survey found that 91% of our employees would recommend the Legislative Assembly as a great place to work. This is 28% higher than the rest of the public sector. We also have an employee engagement rate of 85%, which is 20% higher than the rest of the sector.
The Legislative Assembly also supports flexible work, with work from home arrangements for staff considered.
On sitting days, Directors can be required to work until the adjournment of the House which can be outside of regular working hours. Staff are compensated for these additional hours of work under the Crown Employees (Parliament House Conditions of Employment) Award. On non-sitting days regular flex-time arrangement apply.
About the unit and position
This role is within the House and Procedure business unit which is one of three business units in the Department.
The House and Procedure business unit has three core functions: supporting the day-to-day operations of the sittings of the Legislative Assembly; providing advice on parliamentary law, procedure and practice to Members of the Legislative Assembly and other stakeholders; and providing support to Members of the Legislative Assembly, their staff and visitors to Parliament House.
Directors in this unit lead a small team to support the effective operation of the Legislative Assembly, particularly when in session. Directors require (or have the capacity to quickly develop) a strong understanding of parliamentary law, practice and procedure; an ability to manage and develop people; excellent communication skills; tact and discretion; excellent problem-solving skills and the flexibility to work across competing priorities.
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
- Position Description
- Parliament of NSW website
- Pre Employment requirements.pdf
How to apply
To apply for this position please attach to your application:
- Your up-to-date resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position, and
- Your response [maximum two pages] to the targeted questions below.
Your resume and response to the following 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.
Targeted questions
- How would you describe your leadership style, and how do you lead and motivate staff to deliver results. Please provide examples.
- What skills and experience do you have in providing complex advice and negotiating positive solutions in highly pressured and unpredictable environments. Please provide examples.
Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.
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: 492582
CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 5 July 2026 [11.55 pm]
