Senior Executive Service (Band 1)

Total remuneration package is $201,580–$228,100 per annum

Information Access Branch, Parliamentary Library

Ongoing Vacancy (Ref: JO600)

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for an Assistant Secretary to manage the Information Access Branch, Parliamentary Library.

The AS (IAB) reports to the Parliamentary Librarian and is responsible for building and providing access to the collections, library and research services used by Senators and Members of the House of Representatives, their staff and the staff of parliament.

This is position is a professional/specialist position, where tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in the library and information sector (librarian) are highly regarded.

The Branch has three sections (Collection Management, Database Services and Central Enquiry Point); about 50 staff, and an annual budget of about $7.1m.

We are seeking to fill the position of Assistant Secretary Information Access Branch on an ongoing basis in anticipation of the known retirement date of the nominal occupant.

When to apply: By midnight Sunday, 10 March 2013

How to apply: Detail about how to set out your application and where to send it is included in the information pack. This document is available on our website http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Employment/Department_of_Parliamentary_Services#vac , via email dps.recruitment@aph.gov.au or by phoning (02) 6277 5200. Hearing- or speech-impaired applicants may obtain the documents via the TTY number (02) 6277 7799.

The Department of Parliamentary Services supports the work of the Australian Parliament by providing a diverse range of services and facilities. These include research and library services, TV and radio broadcasting, Hansard transcripts, IT and telecommunications, building management and maintenance, landscaping, art services, facilities management, visitor services and security.

With DPS you get these benefits: gym, pool, tennis and squash courts; in-house staff dining facilities; access to onsite banking, post office, travel agent, hairdresser and coffee shop; a great work environment; family friendly work policies; and undercover parking.