Duty Manager jobs

Parliament of SA
Job reference: 712798
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About Us

The Parliament of South Australia legislates for the peace, order, and good government of the State. The Legislative Council, as the upper house, consists of 22 Members and works alongside the House of Assembly in a bi-cameral system. The Committees Office within the Office of the Clerk provides research, procedural and administrative support to Standing, Select, and Joint Committees of the Legislative Council, and may also assist specially appointed committees.

About the Role

The Clerk Assistant – Committees is a senior leadership position within the Legislative Council, accountable to the Deputy Clerk. This role provides proactive leadership and oversight of committee services, ensuring efficient operation and compliance with procedural requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing programs of work for Standing, Select, and Joint Committees.
• Providing expert procedural and administrative advice to Members and parliamentary staff.
• Acting as Secretary to key committees and discharging duties of Clerk-at-the-Table as required.
• Leading and managing staff performance, workflows, and resources within the Committees Office.
• Developing and implementing operational policy, processes, and a Committee Procedure Manual.
• Undertaking high-level research and preparing reports, briefing notes, and discussion papers.

Key Selection Criteria

• Detailed knowledge of parliamentary law, practice, and procedures.
• Extensive experience managing committee programs and interpreting legislation, regulations, and standing orders.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams.
• Strong research, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to provide impartial, high-level advice on procedural matters.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.

Special Conditions

• Appointment is subject to reference checks, pre-employment assessment, and National Police Clearance.
• The role may require work outside normal hours and strict political neutrality.
• Employees must comply with all health, safety, and risk management policies and the Parliament’s Staff Code of Conduct.

Applications

Please submit:

• A covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria
• A current resume
• Contact details for three referees, including a recent line manager

Applications close: 11:30pm 24/12/2025

Enquiries

Guy Dickson

Deputy Clerk and Usher of the Black Rod

LCClerksOffice@parliament.sa.gov.au

Applications close: 24/12/2025 11:30 PM