Republications Manager | Full-time Permanent

On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period. Republications Manager Full-time Permanent

Details:

The ACT Parliamentary Counsel’s Office (PCO) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Republications Manager. The Republications Manager will work as part of the Legislative Publishing Section and is required to manage the day-to-day operations of the Republications Team. PCO provides legislative drafting and publishing services for ACT legislation.

PCO drafts legislation (mainly bills and subordinate legislation) for the ACT Government, private members of the ACT Legislative Assembly and ACT Courts and Tribunals.

The Legislative Publishing Section (LPS) is responsible for the provision of high quality editing, compilation, publication and notification services for Territory legislation; maintaining the ACT legislation register (www.legislation.act.gov.au), on which ACT legislation and legislative material is notified and published; and corporate support to the Parliamentary Counsel.

For more information, see the PCO website at www.pco.act.gov.au. WHAT YOU WILL DO The primary functions of the Republications Manager will be to: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Republications team so that an up-to-date, authorised version of each amended Act or subordinate law is republished on the day the amendment commences onto the Legislation Register. Assist the LPS Senior Director in leadership, management and building capacity of the LPS team including support, mentoring, training and assisting with other legislative publishing activities. This position involves direct supervision of staff. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/ other requirements:

Experience working in editing and publishing field is highly desirable. Notes:

This is an expected permanent position available from 1 December 2024. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a supporting statement (no more than two to three pages) outlining experience and/or abilities relative to the Selection Criteria and the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Position Description, contact details of at least two referees and a current curriculum vitae. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Note

This is an expected permanent position available from 1 December 2024.

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