About the role

Parliament of Tasmania offers a supportive environment to enable our employees to do the best work of their career. We're looking to secure a Parliamentary Support Officer to support the House of Assembly and provide high-quality administrative, procedural, communication and research support to Officers of the House of Assembly and Parliamentary Committees.

As a trusted colleague, you'll have professional flexibility to perform the role while being empowered to build a sense of community at work. You'll report to the Senior Parliamentary Officer, Chamber and Procedure, and work closely with Members of Parliament, parliamentary staff, public officials and members of the public.

About Us

The Parliament of Tasmania is a meeting place where elected representatives meet to make laws, authorise the expenditure of public funds, scrutinise the government of the day, and give a voice to their constituents in the electorates. The Parliament is made up of three (3) separate Departments consisting of House of Assembly, Legislative Council, and Legislature - General.

Location

We foster a collaborative and engaging workplace. This role is required to be performed in person and on site at Parliament House, Hobart, and may involve work at additional locations depending on operational requirements. The role may require working long and unpredictable hours during sittings of the Parliament, including outside normal hours.

We want to hear from you if you have

- Well-developed administrative, organisational and time management skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines.

- Sound judgement, discretion and initiative, including the ability to maintain the security of confidential information.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and explain complex operational matters clearly and professionally.

- The ability to work effectively and impartially with Members of Parliament,



parliamentary staff, public officials, external stakeholders and members of the public.

- Sound digital technology skills, including the capacity to operate and adapt business systems to meet operational needs.

- Knowledge of the role and function of the House of Assembly and the Parliament, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

- Have or be able to obtain a ‘National Police Record Check’

How to apply?

If you wish to do the best work of your career, applications will only be received through seek.com.au. Only complete applications will be considered. Auto-generated (AI) applications will not be considered. All applications should include a resume and a short application of no more than two pages to demonstrate how what you have done previously applies to the advertised vacancy. It is not necessary to repeat information in your short application that can easily be seen in your resume.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a Current Zealand citizen, or hold a current visa which allows you to work in Australia in a permanent full-time role.

Before Applying

Please read the Position Description and Information for Applicants guide which is available at https://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/parliament-of-tasmania-recruitment

Reasonable Adjustment

If you require a reasonable adjustment during the selection process (e.g. building accessibility, information in different formats), it is recommended that you do not include this in your written application, rather email the vacancy contact person.

Applications close by 9am on Monday 7 September 2026. Late applications will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Please note applications may be shortlisted as received as this is an immediate vacancy.

Want to know more?

Please make contact with Liz Clark, Senior Parliamentary Officer, Chamber and Procedure by emailing *********@parliament.tas.gov.au

📌 Parliamentary Support Officer (Hobart)
🏢 Parliament of Tasmania
📍 Hobart