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 occupant of the role will support the Supervisor Messenger Services in leading and managing a team of approximately 30 (principally non-ongoing sessional) staff performing general support duties associated to the Department and the operations of the House of Representatives chambers. The occupant of the role will undertake regular duties in the House of Representatives chamber in parliamentary sitting weeks.
The occupant of the role will support the Supervisor in performing complex staff management and rostering functions, and ensuring that departmental information and requirements are effectively communicated to the Messengerial services team.
The occupant of the role will have demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to work with limited supervision and demonstrated knowledge of parliamentary procedure, or the capacity to develop this quickly.
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 Haidee Yanni on 02 6277 4596 or
Applying
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm on the closing date. You will be required to upload your CV and a one-page statement in support of your application.
Please contact or 02 6277 4745 if you require assistance with your application.