Senior Parliamentary Officer, Operations and Protocol Coordinator - House and Procedure - Parliament of NSW - Sydney
- Temporary Full Time up to 24 months with possibility of ongoing
- $113,574 – $125,720 per annum (Clerk Grade 7/8), plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- NSW Parliament, Sydney CBD
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 2024 People Matter Survey found that 91% of our employees would recommend the Legislative Assembly as a great place to work. This is 34% higher than the rest of the public sector. We also have an employee engagement rate of 86%, which is 23% higher than the rest of the sector.
The House and Procedure Unit
The House and Procedure business unit has three core functions including 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.
About the position
The Senior Parliamentary Officer, Operations and Protocol Coordinator takes a leading role in coordinating logistical issues associated with events and approvals, and liaison between the three departments in relation to the Legislative Assembly Chamber, special events and room management.
The successful candidate will have (or will have the capacity to develop) a thorough knowledge of roles and functions of the Legislative Assembly and the Parliament of NSW, including the policies that govern protocol, room and venue use, and the Chamber galleries. They will demonstrate an ability to manage projects, apply policies, have excellent communication skills, and exercise tact and discretion in all dealings with members and other stakeholders. They will also have good problem-solving skills and the flexibility to work across competing priorities.
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
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
- Describe a time when you coordinated a complex event or operational activity involving multiple stakeholders or departments. How did you manage logistics, communication, and people?
- Describe a situation where you were required to manage competing or urgent demands from senior stakeholders while ensuring strict adherence to established protocols and procedures. How did you navigate these pressures, and what was the outcome?
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: 492479
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 21 August 2025 [11.55 pm]
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