Manager, House and Procedure, Clerk Grade 9/10 - Parliament of NSW - Sydney

• Ongoing, full-time employment
• $133,348 – $146,945 per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• NSW Parliament, Sydney CBD
• 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 provides impartial advice, support and information to the House and its committees, and to Members. We also provide community access to the Legislative Assembly and its proceedings so the people of NSW can participate in Parliament.

The Legislative Assembly has a positive, supportive work culture and is proud of its history as part of the first Parliament of Australia. You will be working in an organisation which is committed to providing excellent 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 values are integrity, respect and excellence, and this is reflected in our positive and supportive work culture.

The House and Procedure Unit
The House and Procedure business unit supports the day-to-day operations of the sittings of the Legislative Assembly; provides advice on parliamentary law, procedure and practice to Members of the Legislative Assembly and other stakeholders; and provides support to Members of the Legislative Assembly, their staff and visitors to Parliament House. 

About the position

The Manager, House and Procedure is a dynamic role which involves supporting the day-to-day operations of the Legislative Assembly while it is sitting, researching parliamentary law and procedure, and providing written and verbal advice to stakeholders. The successful candidate will be required to research and produce documentation such as briefing notes on parliamentary procedure, and review and provide feedback on the work of other team members. The successful candidate will also work on strategic projects and deliver training to Members and their staff, and assist Directors in the operational management of the unit.

As the successful candidate, you will have high level research, critical analysis and problem-solving skills. You will have strong organisational skills and be able to manage projects, as well as the ability to draft complex reports and other documents. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, given the diverse range of internal and external customers and stakeholders.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Position Description - Manager House and Procedure
• Department of Legislative Assembly website
• Pre-employment requirements

How to apply

To apply for this position please attach to your application:

• Your response [maximum two pages] to the targeted questions below.
• Your up-to-date resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position, and

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

1. Give an example of where you were required to provide critical advice in challenging circumstances and to a tight deadline. What were the challenges and what was the outcome? 
2. What skills and experience do you have building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders? 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 18•• ••• 679 (Monday - Friday).

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

Job Reference: 492595

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 1 September 2026 – [11:55 PM]