Council Researcher 議會研究主任

Main duties

The main duties of a Council Researcher include:

(a) conducting in-depth policy research and analysis on issues of public concern for LegCo, its committees and Members;
(b) monitoring developments on major political, economic and social issues of public interest, preparing and updating relevant research publications;
(c) providing research and logistical support for Members’ outbound duty visits and meetings with visitors; and
(d) providing research support to senior staff in both the Research Office and the Library.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognized university degree, preferably in economics, law, public administration, political science, journalism, statistics or related disciplines;
(b) at least six years’ relevant experience in independent research or related activities on a wide range of subject areas, preferably involving public policy research.  Applicants with good potential but less than six years’ relevant experience may also be considered and, if appointed, will be offered an appropriate salary point below the minimum point of the salary scale for Council Researcher;
(c) excellent proficiency in Chinese and English, especially in writing;
(d) good knowledge of current political, economic and social affairs;
(e) good analytical, communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills; and
(f) the ability to work independently and under pressure.

All applicants should be willing to work beyond normal office hours and on holidays when needed.

The Secretariat may devise further criteria to assist in the shortlisting of applicants.  Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend a written test.

Remuneration

The starting salary is $66,075 per month, increasing by five annual increments to $83,140, subject to satisfactory conduct and work performance.  There is also a monthly cash allowance for the rank of Council Researcher (the current rate is $1,225 per month).  Successful applicants will be appointed on three-year agreement terms subject to renewal upon satisfactory completion of service, at which the appointee will be eligible for an end-of-agreement gratuity.  The gratuity, when added to the employer’s contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme, is equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the agreement period.  Fringe benefits include paid leave as well as medical and dental benefits.

Application

The Secretariat only accepts online applications for the above position.  Applicants should apply online at https://www.legco.gov.hk/en/about-legco/career-opportunities.html on or before 10 November 2026.^Note   They are required to upload application letters in English, and must highlight their research experience and major achievements in their careers and how they relate to the position that is being applied for.  Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email or by phone.  All personal data provided will be treated in strict confidence.  Applicants not invited for interview or written test within eight weeks from the closing date may assume their applications unsuccessful.

 As an equal opportunities employer, The Legislative Council Commission is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination in employment with the Secretariat.  The post advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirements irrespective of their disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.

^Note  Please note that the Secretariat has not authorized any employment agencies or third-party organizations to receive applications on behalf of the Secretariat.

 主要職責 

議會研究主任的主要職責包括：

(a) 為立法會、其轄下各委員會及議員就公眾關注的議題進行深入的政策研究及分析；
(b) 監察公眾關注的重大政治、經濟和社會議題的發展，擬備及更新相關研究刊物；
(c) 為議員到香港以外地方進行的職務訪問及議員與訪客的會議，提供資料研究及後勤支援；及
(d) 為資料研究組及圖書館的資深職員，提供資料研究方面的支援。

 入職條件

申請人應具備：

(a) 認可大學學位，以主修經濟、法律、公共行政、政治科學、新聞學、統計或相關科目較佳；
(b) 最少6年從事廣泛課題的獨立研究或相關事務的工作經驗，當中包括公共政策研究相關的經驗較佳。具備良好潛質但少於6年相關工作經驗的申請人亦會獲得考慮，而如獲受聘，入職薪金會定於適當的薪點，並較議會研究主任的起薪點為低；
(c) 極佳的中、英語文能力，特別是寫作能力；
(d) 對當前政治、經濟及社會事務的豐富認識；
(e) 良好的分析、溝通、人際關係及督導能力；及
(f) 獨立並在壓力下工作的能力。

申請人應願意在有需要時於正常辦公時間以外及假期工作。

秘書處可制訂進一步準則協助篩選申請人。初步入選的申請人或須參加筆試。

 薪酬

入職薪酬為每月66,075元，如職員的行為及工作表現令人滿意，可按5‍‍‍‍‍個按年增薪額增至83,140元。另有為議會研究主任職級而設的每月現金津貼(現時的津貼額為每月1,225元)。成功受聘人士會按合約條款受聘，為期3年，倘完成服務期而工作表現良好，可獲續約，並會獲得一筆約滿酬金，其款額加上僱主在強制性公積金計劃下所作的供款，相等於合約期內所得底薪總額的15%。附帶福利包括有薪假期、醫療及牙科福利。

 申請

秘書處只接受網上申請上述職位。申請人須於2026年11月10日或之前，於以下網頁提交申‍請︰https://www.legco.gov.hk/tc/about-legco/career-opportunities.html，^註  並上載以英文撰寫的應徵信，而且必須重點介紹其從事研究的經驗及職業生涯的主要成就，以及該等經驗及成就與目前應徵的職位有何相關之處。秘書處將以電郵或電話方式通知初步入選的申請人。申請人提供的所有個人資料均會嚴加保密。申請人如於截止日期後8星期內未獲邀參加面試或筆試，可當作其申請不成功。

立法會行政管理委員會為平等機會僱主，致力確保秘書處沒有就業方面的歧視。所有符合基本入職條件的人士，不論其殘疾、性別、婚姻狀況、懷孕與否、年齡、家庭崗位、性傾向及種族，均可申請此職位。

^註    請注意，秘書處並無授權任何職業介紹所或第三方機構代表本處接收申請。