Temporary Employment Register, Principal Council Officer, Legislative Council

• Temporary contracts up to 12 months
• $133,348 pa – $146,945 per annum (Clerk Grade 9/10), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available
• We encourage candidates to lodge applications as soon as possible.  Applications are being regularly reviewed to fill immediate vacancies.

About us

The Department of the Legislative Council is a dynamic, collaborative and positive workplace. We are committed to providing impartial advice and support to all members of the Legislative Council. Our staff are passionate about the democratic process and pride themselves on engaging the public in parliamentary activities.

Our department values its people. Our 2025 People Matter Survey results showed that 79% of our staff would recommend the Legislative Council as a great place to work. This is 19% higher than the rest of the public sector. Our rate of employee engagement (78%) is also significantly higher than the public sector average.

The Legislative Council is an inclusive, respectful and flexible workplace.  We value diversity, as shown in our Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Plan. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. Our flexible work practices include hybrid working, job sharing and part-time arrangements.

About the Temporary Employment Register

We are seeking applications from appropriately skilled, experienced and enthusiastic individuals who are interested in temporary opportunities to work in the Legislative Council Committee Office.

The Committee Office provides secretariat support to the Legislative Council’s committees. Our committees undertake inquiries into a diverse range of policy and accountability issues. Principal Council Officers manage committee inquiries including reviewing submissions, organising hearings and drafting reports.

If you are enthusiastic and have a passion for the democratic process, and consider you have relevant skills and experience to offer, please apply.

Please note that this temporary employment register can only be used to fill temporary vacancies of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee that by submitting your application any interview or offer will be made. Applications will be retained for as long as the register remains open.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Position Description - Principal Council Officer
• Legislative Council website
• Pre-employment requirements

How to apply

To register your interest please submit:

• Your up-to-date resume [maximum two pages] that details your skills and experience as relevant to this position
• Your response [maximum one page] to the targeted questions below.

Targeted questions

1. Describe a project involving challenging stakeholders in which you balanced multiple tasks and competing priorities, while meeting strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
2. Principal Council Officers write complex reports leading to recommendations for policy change. Outline your experience analysing large volumes of material to produce complex written materials and developing policy proposals.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 *** (Monday - Friday).

Applications must be lodged online through http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/

Job Reference: 492603

CLOSING DATE:  Sunday 20 September 2026 [11.55 pm]