Careers

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) has a diverse workforce of approximately 1200 staff members who support the various functions of the Australian Parliament and the work of parliamentarians.

We do this by providing the following at Australian Parliament House (APH):

• professional services, advice and facilities
• ongoing maintenance services
• accessibility initiatives to make sure everyone can visit the building and experience the important activity that takes place within it.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at the department are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

• Australian citizenship: Section 22 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 requires that employees of the Parliamentary Service are generally required to be Australian citizens. However, if you are not an Australian citizen you may be considered for engagement on the condition that you are able to gain Australian Citizenship within a specified time. Failure to obtain citizenship within the timeframe could lead to termination of employment.
• Loss and resumption of Australian citizenship: Under historical provisions of the Australian Citizenship Act 1948 (section 17), some Australian citizens automatically lost their citizenship if they voluntarily acquired the citizenship of another country between 26 January 1949 and 3 April 2002. This loss occurred by operation of law and may not have been known to the individual at the time. Although these provisions were repealed in 2002 to allow dual citizenship, the repeal did not restore citizenship that was previously lost. Individuals who believe they may have been affected may be eligible to apply to resume Australian citizenship. Further information, including eligibility and application processes, is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.
• Security clearance and character clearance: the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Health assessment: a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.
• External Work Approval: Employees must seek approval for any paid employment outside the department and declare voluntary activities that could impact their role.

Enterprise Agreement - view the DPS Enterprise Agreement.

Need help

DPS Recruitment
Department of Parliamentary Services
Phone: (02) 6277 5200
Email: dps.recruitment@aph.gov.au