Research And Administrative Assistant

Administrative and Research Assistant

Department of the Legislative Assembly

Environment and Planning Committee



We are seeking an experienced Administrative and Research Assistant who possesses exceptional organisational, administrative and written skills to fill a parental leave cover on a full time, 12-month fixed term basis.



Fixed-term 12 month position
PoV Grade 3.2, $84,166 - $+0,558


About the role

Reporting to a Committee Manager, you will provide high-level administrative and research support to the Environment and Planning Committee.



In this varied role, you will provide administrative support to the Committee, organising meetings; preparing meeting materials and taking minutes; maintaining financial and budget records; organising travel and formatting documents and reports. While the focus of this role is administrative, you will also provide research support to the Committee, including preparing correspondence, briefings and reports.



About You

You will be a team player with highly-developed communication, administrative, computer and organisational skills. Your ability to work with minimal supervision to complete tasks within tight time constraints will be the key to your success in this role.



You will have strong written and analytical skills and a proven capacity to undertake research and prepare correspondence, briefings and reports.



Why join us?

We offer flexible work, come to the iconic heritage listed Parliament House building or our adjacent modern offices and collaborate with the team one day, work from home the next. The nature and scope of flexible options available will depend on the nature of the position. You are encouraged to discuss flexible arrangements with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.



Your professional development is important to us, that's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with leadership development programs and targeted in-house training.



When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.



For more information about a career at Parliament visit our website.



How to apply

Using the "Apply Now" button, please include your resume and a cover letter (1-2 pages) outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the key selection criteria.



The process from here

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview conducted by a selection panel. This interview may take place in our offices located in the Melbourne CBD or online.



Accessibility

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Parliament's Recruitment Team via email recruitment@parliament.vic.gov.au



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COVID-1+ compliance

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-1+ vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.