111312-MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

ANZSCO code: 
111312
Alternate Titles: 

Parliamentarian

Job Title: 

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Job Description: 

Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member to national, state or territory parliament.

Specializations: 

Chief Minister (Aus) ,Government Minister ,Member of the Legislative Assembly (Aus) ,Member of the Legislative Council (Aus) ,Premier (Aus) ,Prime Minister ,Senator (Aus)

Tasks: 
  • developing national, state, territory or local government policy, and formulating, amending and repealing legislation and by-laws
  • helping constituents with a range of problems particularly with regard to matters concerning government and local agencies
  • investigating matters of concern to the public and to particular persons and groups
  • introducing proposals for government action and representing public and electoral interests
  • issuing policy directions to government departments and exercising control over local government authorities
  • attending community functions and meetings of local groups to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion and provide information on government plans
  • may serve as a member on parliamentary committees and inquiries
  • may present petitions on behalf of concerned groups
Job Group: 

1

Skills: 

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

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Source Of Info: 

Reference Australian Bureau of Statistics
1220.0 - ANZSCO -- Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.6