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Ongoing or non-ongoing Vacancies
The Department provides the administrative support for the efficient operation of the House of Representatives, its committees and certain joint committees and a range of services and facilities for Members in Parliament House.
There is currently one advertised vacancy:
House of Representatives Committees
Committee Secretary Executive Band 2
($97,535 - $108,225)
Expected Vacancy
Parliamentary Committees, comprising members of Parliament of all parties, conduct inquiries into government policy and administration. They are supported by committee secretariats which provide impartial research, advisory and administrative support.
The Department is looking for a leader with effective management skills to efficiently manage a secretariat supporting two or more committees. The person will also have demonstrated research, analytical and writing skills to assist Committee Secretariats in the preparation of research and draft reports. Knowledge of parliamentary practice and procedure relating to the operation of parliamentary committees, or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly is essential.
As a Committee Secretary you will be an effective leader of a team working under pressure and to deadlines. You will need to possess proven leadership experience, oral and written communication skills and tertiary qualifications as you will advise committee members on matters relating to procedures, administration, inquiry management and the subject areas of the work of two or more committees.
Please contact Robyn Webber on (02) 6277 4399 for further information about the above vacancy.
It is in the interest of applicants to download the selection criteria and duty statement (PDF 42K) and personal particulars form (Word 76K) to frame applications accordingly. Selection documentation may also be obtained by telephoning (02) 6277 4526 (24 hour answering machine). Conditions of service and salary are in accordance with the Department's Certified Agreement (PDF 230K).
Please forward applications, including personal particulars of applicant form by
close of business 04 September 2008 to:
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(02) 6277 8464 |
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hrm.reps@aph.gov.au |
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Recruitment
Department of the House of Representatives
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600 |
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2009 Graduate Program
The Department of the House of Representatives will offer 3-month placements in 2009 to candidates who are part of existing government department graduate programs in 2008. This Program enables participants to work behind the scenes of the House and discover how the Department supports the Parliament. For more information, go to our Graduate Program page.
Applications for our 2009 Graduate Program will open on 01 October 2008.
General InformationThe following information may be of assistance to you
if you are intending to apply for a position in the Department of the House of
Representatives.
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