Senior Advisor, Parliamentary Services
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Exciting opportunity to work closely with SafeWork NSW Senior Executives and the Minister’s Office to support SafeWork NSW’s effective engagement with NSW Parliamentary processes
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Clerk Grade 9/10 $129,464 - $142,665 plus super
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Ongoing – Gosford or Parramatta
About us
SafeWork NSW is the state's workplace health and safety regulator. Our mission is to reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses by ensuring workplaces comply with health and safety laws. We achieve this through a mix of responsive and proactive programs targeting high-risk areas across all industries, aligned with our strategic plan and regulatory priorities.
About the team
The Ministerial and Parliamentary Services team provides a range of services to support our Minister, the SafeWork Commissioner, and Senior Executives across the organisation. We are the central point of contact and coordination for ministerial and parliamentary requests, and play a critical role in ensuring the quality, consistency and timeliness of SafeWork NSW responses and advice in relation to highly sensitive ministerial, parliamentary and other matters.
This represents an exciting opportunity to work closely with SafeWork NSW Senior Executives and the Minister’s Office to support SafeWork NSW’s effective engagement with NSW Parliamentary processes and the delivery of better work health and safety outcomes for the people of NSW.
About the role:
The Senior Advisor, Parliamentary Services leads and delivers high-quality parliamentary services to support SafeWork NSW’s effective engagement with NSW Parliamentary processes and ensure agency outputs are accurate, timely and aligned with legislation, policy, rules and procedures. Provides authoritative advice on complex and sensitive matters to drive continuous improvement of parliamentary processes and building organisational capability.
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Your responsibilities will include
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Reporting to the Manager of the Ministerial and Parliamentary Services team, this role operates in a fact paced, high volume environment and is responsible for coordinating, preparing (including drafting briefings, correspondence, advice etc) and delivering responses to parliamentary, ministerial and other ad hoc requests across a range of complex, technical and sensitive issues.
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You will play a key role in leading the preparation for Parliamentary sitting weeks, Budget Estimates and public hearings, and responding to orders for papers and other requests arising out of the Parliamentary process.
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As a senior member of the team, you will also be responsible for leading the development of procedures and guidance documentation and acting as a subject matter expert for all matters pertaining to the parliamentary process providing support and advice to your colleagues and the broader business.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will:
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have prior experience in a similar role
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possess exceptional writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively and with confidence across diverse audiences
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bring leadership experience, with the ability to inspire, guide and support colleagues in delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment
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have a strong ability to think strategically, aligning advice and actions with broader organisational objectives while maintaining awareness of emerging issues, key reforms and organisational priorities
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have a demonstrated ability to foster strong and productive relationships across key internal and external stakeholders
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be resilient, organised and self-motivated, and capable of effectively managing competing priorities
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be a fast and independent learner, capable of undertaking research and analysis, quickly grasping new and complex subject matter, and applying sound judgement to provide timely, accurate and balanced advice
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model and promote the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
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An understanding of the NSW work health and safety regulatory framework is highly desirable.
How to apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ to access our application portal and submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume (no more than 5 pages) outlining your capabilities and experience relevant to the role.
Application closing date: Tuesday 16 June 2026 (9.59am)
For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, please contact Narelle Reynolds at [email protected]
Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.
We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Narelle Reynolds at
[email protected]
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A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities for a period of up to 18 months.
