CLOSED: Sessional editor for Hansard

THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED

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Parliamentary Service Level 5/6— Sessional Editor, Hansard

The Department of Parliament is inviting applications for the position of Sessional Editor, Hansard PSL5/6. Applications must be submitted by Friday, 4 March 2011. Currently, the salary range for this position is $66,921–$82,305.

For further information about this position and how to apply, please contact Simon Milner on 6277 2836.

Who is the department looking for?

1. The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is looking for people who
   have a passion for the English language and an interest in political and current
   affairs. You will also have excellent communication skills and attention to detail
   in order to join our team of editors.
2. The Hansard Section of the Content Management Branch, within DPS,
   transcribes and publishes reports of proceedings in the Senate, the House of
   Representatives and parliamentary committees.
3. Hours of duty for Hansard staff are dictated by the operational
   requirements of the parliament and the department and staff will be required
   to work long and irregular hours during parliamentary sitting weeks. This will
   include rostered evening duty. Overtime is payable and, in addition, employees
   whose duties include performing ordinary duty after 7.30pm receive an
   allowance of 4 per cent of salary. Duties at this level may require interstate
   travel.
4. Extensive on-the-job training will be provided.