Are you passionate about events and practices of the past and their significance for the present and future? Do you have experience conducting research, writing, designing, publishing and distributing a range of written materials? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Publication and Research Officer in the Legislative Council.
This is a part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term contract for six months. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to fill this role.
Background
The Department of the Legislative Council provides support to the Legislative Council, its committees, the President of the Legislative Council and its 37 elected Members. The Publication and Research Officer is located within the Clerk's Office and assists the Clerk and the Parliamentary History Advisory Committee with a range of publication and research activities.
What you'll do as the Publication and Research Officer
The Publication and Research Officer undertakes a variety research, writing, publication and distribution activities including:
* draft for approval, edit and publish engaging content, relevant to the audience
* prepare high quality proactive and well research analysis, briefings, advice and recommendations including to the Parliamentary History Advisory Committee on matters relating to the history of Parliament and related historical documents and artefacts
* engage with stakeholders and build long term relationships to assist the work of the Parliamentary Advisory Committee
To be successful in this role, the Publication and Research Officer will need to have excellent communications skills, exceptional attention to detail and experience with contemporary information technology.
Reporting and Location
The position reports to the Clerk and is based in the parliamentary buildings in West Perth.
Benefits of Working at Parliament
At the Parliament of Western Australia, we value our employees and are dedicated to providing a supportive and fulfilling work environment. The workplace benefits we currently offer include:
* flexible working arrangements
* comprehensive professional development programs
* onsite parking
* access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
* gymnasium facilities.
The Parliament of Western Australia values diversity and champions Equal Opportunity Employment. We're committed to attracting and retaining a workforce that reflects us all, and to making Parliament an inclusive and supportive workplace, free of discrimination.
We encourage all suitable people of any age, sex, gender, family status or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disability.
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The attached job description form contains more information about the role.
How to apply
If you're interested in applying, please send us:
* A completed application for employment form
* A response (in no more than four pages) addressing the selection criteria, as set out in the job description form.
* An up-to-date CV (no more than four pages) that clearly outlines your skills and experience as relevant to this position.
A job description and application form can be downloaded from the Parliament of Western Australia's career's page Employment ) or by clicking 'Quick apply' above. Applications must be emailed to by 4.00pm Monday, 16 February 2026.
Please note that you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a special category visa, to apply for this role.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact Human Resources on
Please contact Sam Hastings (Clerk) on or e-mail