The Department of the House of Representatives is seeking applications from eligible candidates interested in directly supporting the work of the House of Representatives and members of Parliament at Parliament House in Canberra.About the roleThe 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.Contact informationWe are committed to fostering a respectful and safe work environment. If you have any questions about the position or the work culture in the department, please contact Mike Hughes on 02 6277 4893 or .EligibilityApplications will only be accepted from students who will be in their second year of an undergraduate tertiary degree in 2026 (applications outside of this will not be considered).ApplyingApplications must be submitted online by 11:59pm on the closing date of 21 September 2025. You will be required to upload your current resume, and a short statement (one to two pages total) addressing the selection criteria. These can be found in the job description below.Please contact or 02 6277 4745 if you require assistance with your application.
