Deputy Clerk

Department of the Legislative Assembly – Darwin NT
Agency Department of the Legislative Assembly Work Unit Office of the Clerk
Job Title Deputy Clerk Designation Executive Contract Officer 3
Job Type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Salary $269,482 Location Darwin
Position Number 10714 RTF 309790 Closing 24/11/2024
Contact officer Russell Keith, Clerk and Chief Executive Officer on 08 8946 14***or ******
Agency Information www.parliament.nt.gov.au
Information for Applicants
Applications are limited to a one-page cover letter and a detailed resume.
The NTPS values diversity and aims for a workforce that represents the community. The NTPS encourages people from all
diversity groups to apply for vacancies. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the
Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment (OCPE) website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures, go to
the OCPE website.
Apply Online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=309790
Our Values
Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service, Creativity and Westminster Heritage
Primary Objectives
The Deputy Clerk is the second most senior officer in the Department of the Legislative Assembly (the DLA). The role is
accountable for the overall delivery of a number of key corporate and building management services for Members, Electorate
Officers and the DLA itself. The Deputy Clerk is also required to deputise for the Clerk and assist in providing high-level advice
on parliamentary law, practice and procedure.
Context Statement
The DLA provides operational support and professional advice to the 25 Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Northern
Territory and facilitates meetings of the Assembly and its committees. The key functions of the Department are:
Facilitating the effective operation of the Assembly to ensure compliance with parliamentary practice, law and procedure.Providing procedural advice and support to all Members for the operation of the Assembly and its committees.Maintaining an official record of proceedings of the Assembly and its committees.Providing administrative services and advice relating to Members' salaries, entitlements, travel, security and electorate DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Agency Department of the Legislative Assembly Work Unit Office of the Clerk
Job Title Deputy Clerk Designation Executive Contract Officer 3
Job Type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years
Salary $269,482 Location Darwin
Position Number 10714 RTF 309790 Closing 24/11/2024
Contact officer Russell Keith, Clerk and Chief Executive Officer on 08 8946 14***or ******
Agency Information www.parliament.nt.gov.au
Information for Applicants
Applications are limited to a one-page cover letter and a detailed resume.
The NTPS values diversity and aims for a workforce that represents the community. The NTPS encourages people from all
diversity groups to apply for vacancies. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the
Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment (OCPE) website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures, go to
the OCPE website.
Apply Online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=309790
Our Values
Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service, Creativity and Westminster Heritage
Primary Objectives
The Deputy Clerk is the second most senior officer in the Department of the Legislative Assembly (the DLA). The role is
accountable for the overall delivery of a number of key corporate and building management services for Members, Electorate
Officers and the DLA itself. The Deputy Clerk is also required to deputise for the Clerk and assist in providing high-level advice
on parliamentary law, practice and procedure.
Context Statement
The DLA provides operational support and professional advice to the 25 Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Northern
Territory and facilitates meetings of the Assembly and its committees. The key functions of the Department are:
Facilitating the effective operation of the Assembly to ensure compliance with parliamentary practice, law and procedure.Providing procedural advice and support to all Members for the operation of the Assembly and its committees.Maintaining an official record of proceedings of the Assembly and its committees.Providing administrative services and advice relating to Members' salaries, entitlements, travel, security and electorateoffices and staff.Managing the Parliament House building and parliamentary precinct to provide a safe, secure and well-maintained precinctfor all building occupants.Providing administrative and research support to Assembly committees.Promoting community understanding of representative parliamentary democracy and the work of the Assembly throughthe delivery of education programs.The Deputy Clerk will be required to support the sittings of the Legislative Assembly; as such, the ability to attend work for
long hours, including successive late-night finishes, is a requirement of the position.
Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory
Parliament House, State Square (GPO Box 3721, Darwin NT 0801)
www.parliament.nt.gov.au
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide strong and effective leadership across all areas of management responsibility.
2. Build and maintain trusted partnerships and collaborative relationships with other agencies in the NTG with whom the DLA
partners to deliver services.
3. Collaborate with the Clerk in the development and implementation of strategic and business planning processes and an
organisational governance framework for the DLA.
4. Facilitate, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of corporate support and entitlement administration, consistent with the
DLA's objective of remaining a trusted and reliable service partner for Members.
5. Deliver results through modelling leadership, driving a culture of performance and partnership, and fostering a focus on
delivering quality outcomes in the DLA.
6. Assist with the effective operation of the Chamber, supporting the Clerk with the planning, coordination and conduct of the
Chamber and parliamentary committee operations.
7. Provide guidance on complex parliamentary procedural issues and provide knowledge, expertise and advice to the Speaker,
including in the absence of the Clerk.
8. Exercise discretion when dealing with Members, respecting confidences and acting with impartiality at all times.
9. Undertake sophisticated research where complex questions arise in relation to matters of public administration, including
the administration of Member entitlements, and in relation to parliamentary law, practice and procedure.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Proven experience at a senior level in the operations of a House of Parliament, including advising Members on parliamentary
procedure as a Clerk-at-the-Table.
2. Demonstrated leadership experience, including an ability to build and lead high-performing teams and develop organisational
capability and responsiveness.
3. Demonstrated record of developing constructive relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, resolving
conflict, effectively negotiating to achieve outcomes and managing in sensitive environments.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work with staff at different levels across the
organisation to deliver concise, authoritative, high-quality written materials.
5. Demonstrated ability to identify and assess emerging issues, consider options and devise effective action plans and
innovative solutions to complex challenges, including in a corporate services context.
6. Experience in corporate services management and reporting frameworks at a senior level.
Desirable
1. Tertiary and/or professional qualifications in a discipline relevant to the position – for example, arts, law, politics, public
administration.
Requirements for Selection and Undertaking the Role
Prior to being formally offered a position with the Department of the Legislative Assembly, applicants will be required tosubmit a pre-employment declaration which includes information regarding their criminal history, conflict of interest andother continuing employment or volunteer work.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from thisposition unless it is a relevant criminal history.Access to recreation leave will be restricted during Parliamentary sitting periods.The position is based at Parliament House; however, will require travel throughout the Northern Territory and interstate attimes.The right to disconnect – This position is expected to be available for regular work-related contact outside of normal workhours. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr