Current Vacancies

In this section

• How to apply
• Temporary Register
• Graduate program
• Conditions of service
• Other information about the Department

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.

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:

• Researcher
  Parliamentary Service Level 4
  ($70,888 – $76,695)
  Download Selection Criteria and Duty Statement (PDF 82 kb)
  Contact officer: Director, Committee Support, (02) 6277 4776

• Senior Researcher
  Parliamentary Service Level 6
  ($86,748 – $98,450)
  Download Selection Criteria and Duty Statement (PDF 89 kb)
  Contact officer: Director, Committee Support, (02) 6277 4776

• Inquiry Secretaries
  Executive Band 1
  ($107,642 – $120,065)
  Download Selection Criteria and Duty Statement (PDF 79 kb)
  Contact officer: Director, Committee Support, (02) 6277 4776

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.

• Parliament of Australia Graduate Program

Conditions of Service

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

• 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.

• About the House of Representatives
• About the Department of the House of Representatives