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 Messengerial team perform general support duties associated to the department and the operations of the House of Representatives chambers. The Parliamentary Assistant will support the Parliament by providing a range of high quality services and administrative support to the Speaker, Members, the Clerks and other parliamentary staff, working in a small team.
Position Duties
The Parliamentary Assistant will:
1. Provide high quality services and administrative support to the Speaker, Members, the Clerks and other parliamentary staff in the Chamber and Federation Chamber including:
- setting up and clearing the Chamber and Federation Chamber on sitting days
- delivering and distributing parliamentary papers
- messengerial duties
- implementation of the rules relating to access to the Chamber, Federation Chamber and the Parliamentary precincts and provide directory assistance to staff and visitors to Parliament House
- responding to and assisting with managing an incident in the Chamber or Federation Chamber.
2. Provide service and administrative support to clients through:
- the collection, receipt and delivery of mail and other goods to clients
- the performance of Committee room support duties
- undertaking courier duties as directed
- undertaking the role as First Aid Officer.
3. Assist with the distribution of furniture, equipment and stores within the department including operating a computerised assets/stores inventory system.
4. Assist with the provision of advice and assistance to Members on the use of the COMCAR shuttle and the coordination of the number, task and release of vehicles allocated to the shuttle.
NOTE: The employee assigned these duties will be required to undertake rostered work and overtime at short notice and may be required to move between the duties listed according to work requirements.
Position Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be an Australian citizen;
- Undertake a National Police check;
- Obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level;
- Be a student in their second year of an undergraduate tertiary degree in 2026 (applications outside of this will not be considered).
Position Notes
Applications must include a 1-2 page statement of claims addressing the selection criteria, and details of two referees. See the Applicant information pack for further information on how to apply.
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 28 June 2026.
For further information on the role, please contact Mike Hughes on 02 6277 4893 or [email protected].
Please contact [email protected] or 02 6277 4745 if you require assistance with your application.
