Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of Parliamentary Services include:

• About the Opportunities
• Since its establishment in 1901, the Parliamentary Library has served as a trusted source of information, analysis and advice for the Australian Parliament. The Library's services are confidential, impartial, and offered on an equal basis to all parliamentarians, parliamentary committees, and to staff acting on their behalf.
• The Parliamentary Library provides access to books, journals and newspapers, comprehensive media monitoring and specialist databases. The Parliamentary Library is also one of Australia's major research libraries, providing tailored, confidential briefings and statistics to parliamentarians, parliamentary committees, and staff acting on their behalf. Expert researchers provide independent analysis of Bills before Parliament and publish quick guides, chronologies and in-depth research publications on issues before Parliament. The Parliamentary Library also maps a range of data including election and census results.
• Take a look at our services to see just how much we do: https://aph.gov.au/library
• Please click the "apply now" button to go to the DPS Careers Webpage where you can find more information about the register and the Department of Parliamentary Services.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• dps.recruitment@aph.gov.au
• Agency Employment Act
• The Parliamentary Service Act 1999
• Department of Parliamentary Services

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Roles in the Parliamentary Library are varied, but generally involve three key types of work: research and analysis, library services, and other specialist functions that support the delivery of high-quality services to parliamentary clients. These roles require sound judgement, strong communication skills, attention to detail, adaptability and a commitment to confidential, impartial and client-focused service. Relevant tertiary, vocational or professional qualifications may be required for some roles and highly regarded for others.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in a related field are advantageous, but not essential.
• Qualifications or experience in library and information studies, information management, client service, training, metadata, digitisation, collection management or related fields may be desirable or essential, depending on the role and classification level.
• Relevant qualifications or experience in communications, publishing, design, digital content, project management, information technology or related specialist fields may be highly regarded, depending on the role.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: On Site. Details: This position requires onsite work at one of the DPS office locations in Canberra..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.