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 Department of Parliamentary Services is looking for?

The Department of Parliamentary Services invites expressions of interest for inclusion in our Temporary Employment Register. Opportunities may arise across a range of roles supporting the operations of Australian Parliament House one of the nation’s most iconic workplaces.

Working at DPS offers a rewarding experience, supported by a range of perks including access to facilities such as a gym and free parking, along with competitive conditions.

We are seeking motivated, adaptable and reliable individuals who are interested in contributing to a professional and service-oriented organisation.

Our ideal candidates will

- demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills
- have a positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic
- be adaptable and willing to undertake a variety of tasks
- work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and
- thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Roles may become available across a variety of business areas,



and successful applicants will be contacted as temporary vacancies arise that match their skills and experience.

Temporary Employment Register Details

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

Roles vary across all parliamentary service classification levels and may include the following:

- Administration
- Executive Assistant
- Visitor Experience/Customer Service
- Art Collections
- Catering
- Events/Marketing
- Communications
- Broadcasting
- Finance
- Procurement
- Gym Instructors/Health and Recreation Centre
- Human Resources
- Risk and Governance
- Information Technology
- Cyber Security
- Trade Maintenance
- Landscape Services
- Capital Works
- Logistics
- Security
- Security Policy

Please click the "apply now" button to go to the DPS Careers Webpage where you can find more information about the Department of Parliamentary Services and submit your application.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance a the level specified.

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.

📌 DPS Temporary Employment Register 2026/2027 (Australia)
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