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Form of workAbout the Temporary Employment Register
The Department of the House of Representatives offers Temporary Employment opportunities for people looking for short-term work. The duration of vacancies may range from a week to several months.
Applications made to the register will remain active until 31 December at which time they will be removed. If you are still available and wish to be considered for future employment opportunities, you will be required to re-register your interest by submitting an updated application.
Applicants will only be contacted if a vacancy arises suiting their skills and experience. There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register.
The key duties of the position include
About the Committee Office
The Committee Office is looking for Researchers, Senior Researchers and Inquiry Secretaries to support parliamentary committees in their work of examining policy and legislation, and of scrutinising the executive government, through the provision of procedural, research, analytical, drafting and administrative support.
About the Roles
The Office Manager (PSL4) will be responsible for providing administrative assistance and office support to a small secretariat team comprising a Committee Secretary, Inquiry Secretaries and research staff. The Office Manager processes committee and inquiry documents, maintains secretariat records, arranges travel and committee bookings, and collects statistical information.
Researchers (PSL4) and Senior Researchers (PSL6) work within a secretariat workgroup, providing research, report writing and administrative support to a parliamentary committee or committees. They work under the direction of the Committee Secretary and one or more Inquiry Secretaries.
An Inquiry Secretary (EB1) is a senior officer in a secretariat headed by a Committee Secretary, providing research, advisory, report writing and administrative support to one or more parliamentary committees. The Inquiry Secretary supports the Committee Secretary in providing advice to committee chairs and members regarding parliamentary practice and procedure, and in leading and developing junior secretariat staff.
All roles may require domestic travel to support the Committee.
