The Department of the House of Representatives is seeking applications from those interested in directly supporting the work of the House of Representatives and members of Parliament at Parliament House in Canberra.

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 role

The Director, Procedural Development will lead and manage a small team within the Procedure Office with a focus on the development of innovative procedural activities and resources designed to enhance knowledge and skills in parliamentary practice and procedure amongst Members and departmental and other parliamentary service staff.

The occupant will oversee the publication function of the office and play a lead role in the development, co-ordination and delivery of seminars on the work of the House. Together with the Director (Chamber Research), the occupant will provide operational leadership and strategic direction to the Procedure Office.

The key duties of the position include:

The Director, Procedural Development will:

1. Lead and manage the work of the Procedure Development section in the Procedure Office
2. Lead and manage the research, analysis and drafting for the next edition of House of Representatives Practice
3.



Be the secretary to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Parliamentary Standards
4. Support the development and use of procedural learning activities and resources for Members, staff and others and deliver learning and development activities
5. Provide advice to Members and others on parliamentary procedural matters
6. Undertake Clerk-at-the-Table and Deputy Clerk-at-the-Table duties in the Chamber and the Federation Chamber
7. Represent the department in relevant forums and liaise with stakeholders.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

- Be an Australian citizen;
- Undertake a National Police check;

Notes

Applications must include a 1 page pitch addressing the selection criteria, and details of two referees. See the Applicant information pack for further information on how to apply.

Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday, 25th November 2026.

Visit the Department of the House of Representatives vacancy page, and apply online.

For further information, please contact the recruitment team on 02 6277 4***, or at ***************@aph.gov.au

Getting to know the Department of the House of Representatives

The Department of the House of Representatives provides services to support the effective conduct of the House of Representatives, its committees and certain joint committees, and also 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.

📌 Director, Procedural Development (Canberra)
🏢 Department of the House of Representatives
📍 Canberra