Parliamentary clerks, simultaneous interpreters, and language officers may soon receive higher wages and updated career frameworks following an ongoing salary and job review. The initiative aims to align compensation with the specialized skills, technical expertise, and demanding workloads required for parliamentary operations. By updating salary structures and career progression pathways, the review seeks to address recruitment challenges and improve staff retention across critical legislative support roles.
- A comprehensive review of compensation and career structures is being conducted for parliamentary clerks and language officers.
- The assessment focuses on ensuring salaries reflect the specialized translation, interpretation, and administrative skills needed during legislative sessions.
- Proposed adjustments are designed to maintain competitive remuneration against broader labor market standards.
- The updates aim to enhance long-term retention and attract qualified personnel to key parliamentary support functions.
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get Foreign Talent for parliamentary staff lah !!!!…since they have already taken over us in the private sector !!!