Researcher – Department of the House of Representatives
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770672
- Agency: Department of the House of Representatives
- Job Title: Researcher
- Position Number: 5406
- Classification: APS Level 4;APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Capital Hill ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Capital Hill
- Salary: $85,642 – $102,502
- Office Arrangement: On Site (To be negotiated)
About Department of the House of Representatives
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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.
Duties
- The Senior Researcher will:
- Under limited supervision, provide research, analytical and writing support for a
- parliamentary committee, including preparation of meeting and briefing papers and drafting
- of minutes of proceedings and committee reports.
- Under limited supervision, prepare correspondence and respond to requests in relation to
- committee business.
- As part of a team, organise and support committee meetings, public hearings and
- inspections, including arranging logistics and liaising with stakeholder groups.
- Contribute to the management and security of committee records and provide administrative
- and other support to a committee secretariat as required, including supervision and
- development of staff as required.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of parliamentary practice and procedure, particularly in
- relation to committees.
- NOTE: The Parliamentary Service employee assigned these duties may be required to rotate to
- other areas of the department
Eligibility / Notes
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be an Australian citizen;
- Undertake a National Police check;
- Obtain and maintain a security clearance if required
How to Apply
Position Contact Recruitment Team, 02 6277 4745
Agency Recruitment Site https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Employment/Careers_at_the_Departme
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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