Jobs

The Parliament of Victoria has appointed twelve Joint Investigatory Committees, all to consist of up to ten members of Parliament from both Houses. Committees undertake inquiries and their consequent reports are tabled in both Houses of Parliament. These reports play a key role in the development of public policy and legislation. The reports contain influential recommendations for consideration by Parliament, the Government, professional organisations and the wider community. Each committee is supported by a small team of management, research and administrative staff.

Applications are being sought for one full-time Senior Research Officer (Economist/Budget Analyst) and one full-time Senior Research Officer (Audit Compliance). These Senior Research Officers are to be assigned to the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC).

In order to be successful in these roles you will require the following skills and experience:

•  Experience in leading, supervising and managing a group of Research Officers or Analysts

•  Highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiation and teamwork skills

•  Excellent demonstrated research and writing skills

•  Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills

•  Well-developed organisational, time management, administrative and computer skills

•  An appropriate tertiary qualification

More specifically,

•  The Senior Research Officer (Economist/Budget Analyst) will need to have a good understanding of budgetary, financial and performance reporting requirements of public bodies

•  The Senior Research Officer (Audit Compliance) will need to have a good understanding of the operating environment of the Auditor-General's Office and practical knowledge of the Audit Act 1994 .

Salary: Level 5.2 $75,768 + 9% superannuation

Term of appointment: Full-time, Fixed Term until December 2010

Further information: Valerie Cheong, Executive Officer, Public Accounts and Estimates Committee on (03) 8682 2863.

The Parliament of Victoria offers excellent conditions of employment and access to facilities within the Parliamentary precinct.

Applications may be sent to The Organisation Development Officer, Parliament House, East Melbourne , Victoria 3002 or apply online at www.parliament.vic.gov.au/jobs. Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description, a copy of which can be obtained from the above website.

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