About the department

The Department of the House of Representatives provides services to support the efficient 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 section

The Information Management Office (IMO) is part of the Office of the Clerk Assistant (Procedure). The section supports and enables the work of the House of Representatives, its committees, and the department by providing a range of information services and content to internal and external stakeholders.

About the role

The Print and Publishing Assistant reports to the Print Manager and supports the delivery of print, publishing and digital content services for the House of Representatives, parliamentary committees and the Parliament. Working under limited supervision, the role assists with print production, document publishing, website content maintenance, quality assurance and client service activities. The position reports to the Print Manager and Graphic Designer and contributes to the effective delivery of print and publishing services across the department.

Printing Support

1. Produce, finish and distribute printed materials to support the work of the House of Representatives, parliamentary committees and Parliament.





- Maintain print room equipment and consumables and comply with relevant work health and safety requirements.

Publishing Support

1. Undertake desktop publishing activities, including document formatting, proofreading and quality assurance.
- Assist with the publication and maintenance of content on departmental websites, intranet platforms and other digital channels.

Section Support

1. Maintain print and publishing records, workflow information and service delivery data.
- Contribute to section priorities by providing general administrative and operational support and assisting with emerging tasks as required.
- Undertake other duties, suitable at a PSL3 level, as directed.

Selection criteria

1. Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality client service and responding effectively to stakeholder needs.
- Ability to learn and apply recent systems, processes and technologies supporting print, publishing and digital content services.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Demonstrated initiative, reliability and sound judgement when undertaking tasks under limited supervision.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance. Maintenance of a security clearance at this level is essential to the role, and failure to maintain a security clearance at this level will result in termination of employment.

📌 Print and Publishing Assistant (Australia)
🏢 Department of the House of Representatives
📍 Australia