Department of the House of Representatives


Employment in the Department of the House of Representatives

The department provides the House of Representatives, its committees, the Speaker and members with a broad range of advisory and support services related to the exercise of the legislative power of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Current Vacancies

All applications must include a completed Personal Particulars Form (PDF or Word), current resume and statement of claims against the selection criteria.
 
Selection documentation and the Personal Particulars Form are also available by telephoning (02) 6277 4526 (24 hour answering machine).
 
There are three current vacancies.

Vacancy Closing Date Contact Name Contact Phone Current Status
Inquiry Secretary, Executive Band 1, Committee Office 15 Jun 2020 Joel Bateman 02 6277 2316
Senior Researcher, Parliamentary Service Level 6, Committee Office 15 Jun 2020 Julia Morris 02 6277 4642
Administrative support officer, Parliamentary Service Level 2/3, Committee Office 3 Jun 2020 Lynley Ducker 0436 918 515

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How to Apply

The following information may assist you when preparing your application and in understanding the selection process.

Applicants should download the selection criteria and duty statement and frame applications accordingly. Selection documentation may also be obtained by telephoning (02) 6277 4526 (24 hour answering machine).

Applications should include claims against the selection criteria, a resume and a Personal Particulars Form (PDF or Word). It is not expected that referee reports will be submitted with your application.

Ensure that you lodge your application by the closing date. If you cannot meet the deadline for applications, you should contact the contact officer, who may agree to accept a late application. Please note it is not departmental practice to send a written acknowledgment of receipt of applications.

Applications can be received electronically, by fax or by post to the following addresses.

Facsimile:

(02) 6277 8464

Email:

hrm.reps@aph.gov.au

Mail

Recruitment, R1-56
PO Box 6021
Department of the House of Representatives
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

 

Temporary Register

Non-Ongoing Employment Register

The Department has an employment register that is used to offer non-ongoing employment from time to time. Applications are now being received from interested persons who wish to be placed on the employment register for the following levels:

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 six monthly basis at the end of December 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. 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 – 108 Kb or Word format – 69 Kb) and curriculum vitae or resume. Selection documentation can be obtained by visiting the links at the classifications above. Conditions of service and salary are in accordance with the Department's Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020.

Applications can be forwarded to:

Email: hrm.reps@aph.gov.au

Mail:

Recruitment, R1-56 
Department of the House of Representatives
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Fax (02) 6277 8464

Graduate Program

Parliament of Australia Graduate Program 2020

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 assist in building the foundation for career progression and professional development. 

Applications for the 2020 Graduate Program are open from 1 November 2019 to 30 November 2019.

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

 

Conditions of Service

Conditions of service and salary are in accordance with the Department of the House of Representatives Enterprise Agreement 2017–2020.

Other information on the Department

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.