The Department of the House of Representatives is seeking applications from those interested in directly supporting the work of the House of Representatives and members of Parliament at Parliament House in Canberra.
About the department
The Department of the House of Representatives provides services to support the efficient conduct of the House of Representatives, its committees and certain joint committees, and provides a range of services and facilities for Members of Parliament in Parliament House. The department also promotes the work of the House in the community and supports the conduct of the Parliament’s international and regional relations.
About the role
The Research and Publications Support Officer researches, updates and edits less complex procedural content for publication, assists with publishing activities in print and online, drafts content for social media and assists with the preparation of statistical records on the work of the House. They also provide secretariat support for the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Parliamentary Standards and other administrative support for the work of the office.
Position Duties
The Research and Publications Support Officer will:
- Under the direction of the Director, Procedural Development:
- undertake research to support the development of procedural publications
- assist with reviewing, editing and updating less complex procedural content
- create and maintain change registers and manage version control of key publications
- format documents for publication (in print and/or online) and publish them electronically
- Provide research and administrative support to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Parliamentary Standards under the direction of the Secretary
- Assist the Statistics Manager to prepare and maintain less complex statistical records on the work of the House
- Draft procedural content for social media
- Contribute to the work of the office as directed, including supporting the maintenance of the departmental library and video collections
Position Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be an Australian citizen;
- Undertake a National Police check;
- Tertiary qualifications or proven relevant skills gained through experience.
Position Notes
Applications must include a 2-page statement addressing each selection criterion, and details of two referees. See the Applicant information pack for further information on how to apply.
Applications close 11:59pm, Thursday 13 August 2026.
For further information, please contact the recruitment team on 02 6277 4745, or at [email protected]
