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Employment Opportunities

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Ongoing or non-ongoing Vacancies

The Department provides the administrative support for the efficient operation of the House of Representatives, its committees and certain joint committees and a range of services and facilities for Members in Parliament House.

There is currently 1 advertised vacancy:

House of Representatives Committees
Inquiry  Secretary
Executive Band 1
($84,575-$94,336)

Parliamentary Committees, comprising members of Parliament of all parties, conduct inquiries into government policy and administration. They are supported by committee secretariats which provide impartial research, advisory and administrative support. The Department is looking for people with demonstrated research, analytical and writing skills to assist Committee Secretaries in the preparation of research and draft reports and the efficient management of  Committee Secretariats. Knowledge of parliamentary practice and procedure relating to the operation of parliamentary committees, or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly is essential.

As an Inquiry Secretary you would need to be an effective leader of a small team working under pressure and to deadlines. You will need to possess proven oral and written communication skills and tertiary qualifications.

Please contact Glenn Worthington on (02) 6277 4579 for further information regarding the above roles.

It is in the interest of applicants to download the selection criteria and duty statement (PDF - 97 KB) and to frame applications accordingly. Selection documentation and application cover sheet are also available by telephoning (02) 6277 4526 (24 hour answering machine). Conditions of service and salary are in accordance with the Department's Employee Collective Agreement (PDF 303 KB).

Please complete the Personal Particulars Form (PDF – 15 Kb or Word format – 75 Kb) and include it with your application.

Send your application by close of business 3 December 2009 to:

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 is an Investor in People organisation and it upholds the principles and practices of Workplace Diversity.

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Non-Ongoing Employment Register – Applications for November to December 2009 now open

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:

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

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Parliament of Australia Graduate Program 2010

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 have now closed.  For information about the program, go to our 2010 Graduate Program page.

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General Information

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.


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