Jacqui Lambie Network Senator for Tasmania Tammy Tyrrell seeks an experienced policy adviser to join her team. This role is suitable for a policy analyst with a background in law who has experience of Australia’s parliamentary system.

This is a permanent part-time position based in either Launceston, Tasmania or Parliament House, Canberra, depending on the preference of the successful applicant. The position will be up to three days a week.

Key Position Responsibilities:

• Offer written and verbal briefings to Senator Tyrrell and her staff on legislation before the Senate
• Assist Senator Tyrrell in the design, development and stakeholder consultation relating to amendments, bills and committees
• Prepare speeches in collaboration with Senator Tyrrell that are consistent with the legislative position of the Jacqui Lambie Network
• Proactively identify opportunities for strategic interventions in the ordinary business of the Senate to advance the legislative priorities of the Jacqui Lambie Network
• Assist with monitoring the activities of parliament during sitting days, and providing procedural advice to Senator Tyrrell on the chamber floor
• Liaise with stakeholders and other staff from Senators Lambie and Tyrrell to prepare supporting material in advance of Senate Estimates and committee inquiries

Key Selection Criteria:

To meet the key responsibilities, you’ll need to be able to demonstrate:

• A strong background in law or legal studies
• A minimum of twelve months experience providing policy briefings in a professional capacity
• An understanding of Australian federal government policies, processes and legislative frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A record of ability to manage competing deadlines

In addition, we’ll be particularly impressed if you have:

• A working knowledge of the practice and procedure of the Australian Senate
• Experience offering advice on legislation in a political office
• The ability to travel domestically to attend Senate inquiry hearings, and parliamentary sittings (if Launceston based) or the Electoral Office (if Canberra based)
• A history of proactively identifying opportunities for creative media interventions

The position is offered as an Assistant Adviser classification, with a pro-rata salary range between $82,319-$98,739 + 15.4% superannuation contributions, and an additional pro-rata $30,779 personal staff allowance. This position is offered under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 and conditions are outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2020-2023.