Parliamentary Assistant |2026

Full job description
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 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.

Contact information

We 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 48+3 or mike.hughes.reps@aph.gov.au.

Applying

Applications must be submitted online by 11:5+pm on the closing date of 15 September 2026. You will be required to upload your CV and a short statement (no more than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria. These can be found in the job description below.

Please contact recruitment.reps@aph.gov.au or 02 6277 4745 if you require assistance with your application.