Department of the House of Representatives

Current vacancies

All current vacancies are listed in our online recruitment portal.

Non-ongoing employment register

The department has employment/s register that is used to offer non-ongoing employment from time to time. Applications are open to people interested in being placed on the employment register for a variety of roles.

Non-ongoing vacancies may range from a week to several months (to a maximum of 12 months).

The employment register is reviewed on a six-monthly basis. Unsuccessful applicants will be removed from the register after each review and will need to reapply to be considered for future roles.

Applications can be submitted through our online recruitment portal.

Graduate program

The Department of the House of Representatives offers three-month placements to graduates who have been accepted into existing Australian Government department and agency graduate programs. The program is designed to give graduates exposure to the parliamentary departments’ work in supporting the Parliament. The skills and knowledge graduates obtain through the program may help in building a foundation for career progression and professional development.

Applications for placements in 2023 are now closed.

For more information, visit the Parliament of Australia Graduate Program home page.

Working at the department

Information about working at the Department of the House of Representatives.

How to apply for a job with us

Information on applying for a job with the Department of the House of Representatives.