Hansard Reporter
- Prepare and edit transcripts of Parliament's proceedings.
- Utilise technology for digital audio recording and voice-to-text transcription.
- Work collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
Parliament of SA
Job reference: 856913
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About Us:
The Joint Parliamentary Service Committee (JPSC) is a Standing Committee of the Parliament. It consists of the President of the Legislative Council, the Speaker of the House of Assembly and two Members from each House. The JPSC is responsible for the administration of the Joint Parliamentary Services (JPS).
Parliamentary Reporting Division (Hansard) is one of the Joint Services of the Parliament of South Australia. Our staff includes reporters, editors and publishers. We provide a customer-focused service to Members of Parliament, their staff and the general public.
Reporters prepare and edit, as required, transcripts of the Parliament's proceedings and other related events using technology such as digital audio recording and voice-to-text transcription tools.
Hansard Reporters demonstrate a high level of keyboard/word processing competency, an ability to transcribe and edit to a specified standard in an efficient manner using relevant technology, and a demonstrated capacity to work as a member of a diverse team.
Applications must address the Essential Requirements in the Person Specification. An appointment is subject to the conditions applying under the Parliament (Joint Services) Act 1985. The role will require some out-of-hours work and occasional intra and interstate travel.
Employees are required to comply with all health, safety, and risk management policies and procedures of the Parliament and take all reasonable care that their actions or omissions do not impact the health and safety of others in the Parliament precinct.
Employees must observe the Parliament of South Australia Code of Conduct and comply with the Conduct Standards in the Code.
Note: Any person who is, and is seen to be, active in political or electoral affairs and intends to publicly carry on this activity may compromise the strict neutrality of the Joint Parliamentary Service and cannot be considered.
Enquiries to The Deputy Leader of Hansard, Parliamentary Reporting Division at John.Clarke@parliament.sa.gov.au.
Qualifications - Desirable: Tertiary qualifications, especially in a language-rich discipline, are highly regarded, as is any prior experience in editing, parliamentary reporting for other parliaments, other roles related to a parliament, or court reporting.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV to support your application.
Flexibility Statement:
Parliament South Australia promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Applications close: 18/09/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- Role Description Reporter FULL TIME.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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