Employment opportunities at the department are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act **** which include:
Australian citizenship:
Section 22 of the Parliamentary Service Act **** requires that employees of the Parliamentary Service are generally required to be Australian citizens.
However, if you are not an Australian citizen you may be considered for engagement on the condition that you are able to gain Australian Citizenship within a specified time.
Failure to obtain citizenship within the timeframe could lead to termination of employment.
Loss and resumption of Australian citizenship:
Under historical provisions of the Australian Citizenship Act **** (section 17), some Australian citizens automatically lost their citizenship if they voluntarily acquired the citizenship of another country between 26 January **** and 3 April ****.
This loss occurred by operation of law and may not have been known to the individual at the time.
Although these provisions were repealed in **** to allow dual citizenship, the repeal did not restore citizenship that was previously lost.




Individuals who believe they may be affected are recommended to seek advice about resuming their Australian citizenship.
Further information, is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Applicants who progress to the offer stage with our department who have been affected by the loss of citizenship as outlined above will be required to demonstrate within a reasonable time that they have resumed, or are actively undertaking the process to resume, Australian citizenship.
Security clearance and character clearance:
the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Health assessment:
a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.
External Work Approval:
Employees must seek approval for any paid employment outside the department and declare voluntary activities that could impact their role.

📌 Psl5 - Payroll Specialist (Canberra)
🏢 Department of Parliamentary Services
📍 Canberra