DPS Australian Parliament House Catering and Events Temporary Employment Register 2026/2027

Department of Parliamentary Services – Canberra ACT

Part time, Full time, Casual/Temporary, Contract

About the Department of Parliamentary Services

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) supports the functions of the Australian Parliament and the work of Parliamentarians through the provision of professional services, advice and facilities, the ongoing maintenance of Australian Parliament House (APH); and ensuring the building, and the important activity that takes place within, are accessible.

Employing over 1,000 people, DPS works to deliver a diverse range of services including: security, reporting and broadcasting, library research, catering, visitor experience, art collections, building design integrity, Hansard, information technology and maintenance. The Department also has corporate and administrative functions including Human Resources, to support a growing diverse workforce.

Are you what the Australian Parliament House Catering and Events team are looking for?

Are you passionate about hospitality? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional service, creating memorable dining experiences, or bringing events to life? Now’s your chance to take your career to the next level — at an award-winning tourism venue in one of Australia’s most iconic buildings.

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking customer focused, passionate and hardworking people, to support and grow the catering and events businesses at Australian Parliament House.

Our ideal candidates will:

- have proven success in the hospitality industry
- have a can-do attitude and strong work ethic
- be customer focused
- flexible availability including evenings and weekends
- enjoy working in a team, and




- thrive in a agile and fast-paced environment.

If you believe that you are a good fit for DPS and have the requisite skills and aptitude to contribute to the delivery of exceptional services and experiences, we want to hear from you.

The Temporary Employment Register

This register is designed to establish a database of appropriately skilled and experienced individuals, who may, at short notice, be further assessed to fill temporary non-ongoing positions for up to 18 months. Non-ongoing (temporary) employment opportunities may be offered on a full-time, part-time or intermittent / irregular (casual) basis.

You will only be contacted regarding your application if a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience. There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made whilst your application remains on the register.

About the opportunities

APH Catering and Events is an in-house food and beverage operation in within Parliament House. The operation delivers premium services to multiple event venues ranging from small private dining rooms to large spaces such as the Great Hall. The Catering and Events function encompasses multiple kitchens and retail outlets that include amazing venues for function catering, a la carte, bistro, café (building occupants and public facing).

Our functions and venues include:

- Queen’s Terrace Café
- Staff Dining Room
- Coffee hubs/carts
- Event venues (capacity of 10-800)





We are looking for candidates across a variety of functions and levels to support the operations.

- Event Set-up and Banquet Operations Sessional
- Required during sitting weeks morning and afternoon shifts (staff, food and beverage attendant, supervisor)
- Front of house retail (barista, waiter/waitress, cashiers)
- Back of house (Chefs [all levels], Pastry Chef, Apprentice, Steward, Kitchen assistant, Logistics/Stores)

The key duties of the position include:

Eligibility

- Please note that all front of house and banquet staff are required to hold a current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. If not already held, this must be obtained and maintained.
- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance a the level specified.

Notes

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Getting to know the Department of Parliamentary Services

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) supports Australia’s Parliament and parliamentarians through innovative, unified and client focused services. DPS is proud to be the custodian for Australian Parliament House (APH) as the working symbol of Australian democracy and as a significant destination for our citizens and international visitors alike. It is a place where more than 3,500 people work on sitting days and which nearly one million people visit each year.

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📌 DPS Australian Parliament House Catering and Events Temporary Employment Register 2026/2027 (Canberra)
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