Job opportunity

Are you?
A resourceful and motivated researcher with an interest in the political process and keen to develop a career in the Western Australian Parliament?

We are looking for a team-player with excellent interpersonal skills to join us in supporting the Legislative Assembly’s committees.

As a Research Officer, you will see Western Australia’s Parliament up close. You will work closely with a Principal Research Officer to support one of our committees and engage apolitically with elected Members with a diverse range of political opinions and objectives.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to quickly take in large volumes of information, write appropriately to a wide range of audiences, analyse and think about issues, and use practical and logistical skills to organise a range of events, including public hearings and travel.

About the job
Supporting Members from all sides of politics, our staff give advice on practical administrative matters, as well as assisting the Committee to develop policy. We help Committees to hear from stakeholders including experts, professional organisations, interest groups and members of the public. We prepare a wide range of documents to support Committees’ work, including correspondence, meeting papers and inquiry reports.

Working in a parliamentary environment can be challenging, and successful applicants should expect major peaks and troughs in workload based in part on the Parliamentary sitting calendar. In return, you will be offered daily exposure to the Parliament and given a degree of autonomy and independence unique in the public sector.

The Legislative Assembly offers generous employment conditions and a range of benefits such as access to free parking and gymnasium.

The job description form contains more information about the role.

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying, please send us:

• A completed application for employment form
• A response (in no more than two pages) addressing the requirements in the job description form and outlining how your background makes you a suitable candidate for the role
• An up-to-date CV (no more than four pages) that clearly outlines your skills and experience

Applications must be emailed to hr@parliament.wa.gov.au by 4.00pm Friday, 8 April 2022.

For further job-related information please contact Mathew Bates, Clerk Assistant, on (08) 9222 7398 or e-mail mbates@parliament.wa.gov.au.

A job description and application form can be downloaded below or from the careers page at www.parliament.wa.gov.au.

The Legislative Assembly is an equal opportunity employer who encourages people with diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds to apply.

Please note:

• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a Special Category visa to apply for this role.

• Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption as per ATAGI guidance, prior to commencement.