Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 5/6

Employment Type: Non-Ongoing

Branch: Digital Recording Services

Section: Hansard

Immediate supervisor: Hansard Assistant Director (PEL1)

Security assessment: Baseline

Duty Statement

Under broad direction, undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for Parliamentary Service Level 5/6.

The PSL5 Hansard duties will include but are not limited to the following:

1. Transcribing and editing chamber and committee turns in a timely manner, to a standard suitable for publication with minimal subediting while under supervision. This involves:
   1. Transcribing and editing Hansard transcripts to produce high quality parliamentary records that meet Hansard’s style, accuracy and timeless standards.
   2. Exercising judgement to identify and resolve ambiguities, balance the accuracy and intent of contributions and apply Hansard style to a publication ready standard.
   3. As part of a team and under supervision, applying established Hansard editorial guidelines, policies, and style documents.
   4. Under supervision, managing time and workflow to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products, in line with established performance metrics. 
   5. Escalating matters and engaging with colleagues or senior staff to quickly clarify content, expectations, style, headings, or other any other similar issues as these arise.
2. Logging and monitoring committee hearings.

The PSL6 Hansard duties will include but are not limited to the following:

1. Transcribing, editing and subediting chamber and committee turns in a timely manner, to a standard suitable for publication with minimal subediting while under limited supervision. This involves:
   1. Transcribing, editing, and/or subediting Hansard transcripts to produce high quality parliamentary records that meet Hansard’s style, accuracy and timeless standards.
   2. Exercising judgement to analyse and resolve more complex ambiguities, balance the accuracy and intent of contributions, and apply Hansard style to a publication ready standard.
   3. As part of a team and under broad direction, applying established Hansard editorial guidelines, policies, and style documents.
   4.  Managing individual time and workflow to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products, in line with established performance metrics
   5. Escalating complex matters and engaging with colleagues or senior staff to quickly clarify content, expectations, style, headings, or other any other similar issues as these arise.
2. Logging and monitoring committee hearings.