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 | The Department of the House of Representatives is an Investor in People organisation and it upholds the principles and practices of Workplace Diversity. |
The Department has an employment register that is used to offer non-ongoing employment from time-to-time predominately in the Committee Office for the following levels:
Research Officers
Parliamentary Service Level 4
($55,697 - $60,259)
Download selection criteria for PSL4 Research Officer (PDF 82 kb)
Senior Research Officers
Parliamentary Service Level 6
($68,158 - $77,353)
Download selection criteria for PSL6 Senior Research Officer (PDF 89kb)
Inquiry Secretaries
Executive Band 1
($84,575 – $94,336)
Download selection criteria for EB1 Inquiry Secretary (PDF 79 kb)
The Department is looking for people with well developed research, conceptual, analytical and writing skills and good communication and interpersonal skills who can work successfully as part of a small team. Relevant tertiary qualification or proven relevant skills gained through experience are required.
The duration of vacancies may range from a week to several months. Vacancies that are available for a period of longer than 12 months are advertised and a merit selection process is conducted. It is not possible to indicate when these vacancies may arise.
The employment register will be reviewed on a quarterly basis at the end of September, December, March and June, at which time applicants will be removed from the register. If you are still available and wish to be considered for future employment opportunities, you are required to re-register your interest by submitting an updated application each quarter. If at any time, details included on your application change, it would be appreciated if an updated version could be forwarded to recruitment.
Applicants should address the selection criteria for the relevant level and include a completed personal particulars form (PDF – 15 Kb or Word format – 76 Kb) and curriculum vitae or resume. Selection documentation for each classification is available next to the job descriptions listed above. Selection documentation may also be obtained by telephoning (02) 6277 4526 (24 hour answering machine). Conditions of service and salary are in accordance with the Department’s Collective Agreement.
For further information regarding these classifications, please contact David Monk on 6277 4333.
Applications are now being received from interested persons who wish to be placed on the employment register for the November to December 2009 period. Applications for this period close on Friday 6 November 2009.
Applications can be forwarded to:
| Facsimile: | (02) 6277 8464 |
| Email: | hrm.reps@aph.gov.au |
| Mail: | Recruitment Department of the House of Representatives PO Box 6021 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 |
The Department of the House of Representatives and the Department of the Senate are offering placements, for periods of three months, 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 will assist in building the foundation for career progression and professional development. We are looking for outstanding graduates from a range of disciplines who are highly motivated with sound research and analytical skills, effective communication skills and good people skills.
Applications for the 2010 Parliament of Australia Graduate Program open on 1 October 2009 and close on 30 October 2009. For information about the program, go to our 2010 Graduate Program page. Selection documentation is now available from the Graduate Program page.
The following information may be of assistance to you if you are intending to apply for a position in the Department of the House of Representatives.
