Research and Publications Support Officer

Department of the House of Representatives – Canberra ACT

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 department

The Department of the House of Representatives provides services to support the effective 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.

About the role

The Research and Publications Support Officer researches, updates and edits less complex procedural content for publication, assists with publishing activities in print and online, drafts content for social media and assists with the preparation of statistical records on the work of the House. They also provide secretariat support for the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Parliamentary Standards and other administrative support for the work of the office.

The key duties of the position include:





- Under the direction of the Director, Procedural Development: undertake research to support the development of procedural publications
- assist with reviewing, editing and updating less complex procedural content
- create and maintain change registers and manage version control of key publications
- format documents for publication (in print and/or online) and publish them electronically
- Provide research and administrative support to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Parliamentary Standards under the direction of the Secretary
- Assist the Statistics Manager to prepare and maintain less complex statistical records on the work of the House
- Draft procedural content for social media
- Contribute to the work of the office as directed, including supporting the maintenance of the departmental library and video collections

Eligibility

- Be an Australian citizen;
- Undertake a National Police check;
- Have a tertiary qualifications or proven relevant skills gained through experience.

Notes

Applications must include a 2-page statement addressing each selection criterion, and details of two referees.

Applications close 11:59pm, Thursday 13 August 2026.

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📌 Research and Publications Support Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Department of the House of Representatives
📍 Canberra