The Queensland Parliamentary Library is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Research Officer to join our dynamic team. Our Library provides Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and their immediate staff with high-quality, apolitical information and research services. This role plays a critical part in delivering timely, confidential, and tailored research that supports the legislative process.

This is a permanent part-time position of 4 days a week.

Why We Want You:
You are an analytical and detail-oriented individual who thrives in dynamic environments.
You possess outstanding research skills, combined with your ability to communicate complex information clearly.
You excel both independently and as a team player, contributing to a collaborative and innovative workspace.
Your passion for continuous learning and professional growth ensures that you stay abreast of the latest trends and practices in information management.
Your dedication to providing high-quality, client-focused services aligns perfectly with our mission to support the legislative process through impartial and timely research.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: Contribute to the legislative process by providing valuable research and information that shapes policy and decision-making.
Professional Growth: Access continuous learning opportunities and professional development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and dynamic team that values collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours and opportunities for remote work.

Key Responsibilities:
Deliver top-tier research and information services in a legislative environment.
Develop and apply research methodologies for high-quality responses to client requests.
Ensure research responses meet quality guidelines for confidentiality, accuracy, appropriateness, and timeliness.
Liaise with clients, and staff the service desk on a rostered basis.
Contribute to strategic policy development, system design, service delivery, and feedback programs.
Investigate and optimize the use of internal and external databases.
Participate in professional development and maintain contemporary information practices.
Represent and promote Library research services, including client information literacy programs.
Prepare and deliver customized alert services to meet individual client needs within tight deadlines.
Lead or participate in specialized multi-disciplinary projects.
Assist in developing and documenting policy, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline, such as law, economics/statistics, environmental studies, humanities, public policy, science, etc., is required and postgraduate qualifications are desirable. Legal qualifications will be advantageous in this role.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for the Research Officer position. Join us in delivering exceptional research and information services that support our legislative process and inform decision-making.

How to apply:
Applicants should provide a resume and a Suitability Statement and submit the application via the SmartJobs website. Applicants are encouraged to peruse the Information Pack and the Position Description.

Your Suitability Statement (no more than 2 pages) should describe your suitability for the position and focus on the experience, skills, knowledge and abilities outlined in the selection criteria of the Position Description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.