Committee Digital Development Officer

Department of the Legislative Council

At the Parliament, our employees are the key to our success. Together we deliver innovative, professional, and apolitical services to support our elected representatives and the democratic process. Our Parliament should be reflective of the community, and that is why we seek to recruit the best, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background.

We have an open vacancy for an ongoing, full time, Committee Digital Development Officer.

About the role
The Committee Digital Development Officer will provide innovative digital solutions to improve and streamline services and processes across Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council committees, while also contributing to the development and content creation of information management systems, committee websites and the intranet.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse business needs and propose digital solutions to improve and streamline Parliamentary committee services and processes.
• Document functional specifications for the design and development of databases and digital solutions to support business processes for committees, collaborating with the Department of the Legislative Assembly, Department of Legislative Council and Department of Parliamentary Services as required.
• Contribute to the successful delivery and completion of the database development and business improvement projects for committees, including user acceptance testing and monitoring and evaluating outcomes to ensure departmental objectives are met.

About you

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in the provision of digital solutions and bring expertise to develop and publish engaging and innovative digital content across multiple digital platforms and channels, alongside:

• Demonstrated experience in the analysis of business requirements and the delivery of digital solutions, business improvement projects and information management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking, excellent computer literacy skills and experience in various Microsoft programs.
• Sound written, communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on developing and maintaining successful relationships at all levels of the organisation and providing high level confidential client services.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team environment, requiring effective communication, flexibility and a service mindset.
• Sound understanding of the operations and functions of a Parliament and its committees, or the ability to quickly obtain this knowledge.

Why join us? 

The Department of the Legislative Council offers hybrid work arrangements, with the option to work from home up to five days per fortnight, subject to business requirements.

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 brief cover letter (1-2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position.  

We're accepting applications until Sunday 3 December 2023.

The process from here  

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to complete an online one-way video interview. Successful candidates will then progress to an interview conducted by a selection panel. This interview may take place at Parliament House 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  or on (03) 8682 2842 

COVID-19 compliance 

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.