Every year, around 800,000 people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process and to enjoy the architecture, art collections, events, tours and dining experiences - all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.
Would you like to be part of the team that keeps Australian Parliament House safe and secure, while enjoying a free gym membership, free parking and convenience of on-site childcare, banking services, cafes and a post office? As a casual and permanent part-time (Sessional) Parliamentary Security Service (PSS) Officer you can have a great career while working in the most iconic building in Australia.
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting passionate, customer focused casual and permanent part-time (Sessional) PSS Officers to join a high performing team. We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
If you want to be part of the team, however a few shifts a week around your other commitments works best for you, casual positions are available.
Permanent part-time employment (Sessional) as a PSS Officer provides an opportunity that is unique to Australian Parliament House and the Australian Public Service. As a Sessional PSS Officer you are a permanent part-time Commonwealth employee and only commit to working during the days that Parliament is sitting (have a look at the 2026 sitting calendar for full details).
As a Sessional employee you primarily support the House of Representatives and Senate Chambers, giving you a front row seat to Australia's democracy in action.
Sessional employment is perfect if you want the certainty of permanent Commonwealth employment, however, may also want to study, work predominantly outside of school holidays, are returning to work or starting to transition away from full time employment, have another part time role or just want to spend most of your time pursuing other interests outside of work!
As a casual and sessional PSS officer all of your training and uniforms are provided, you will receive a competitive salary, with additional shift penalties paid for shifts worked outside of 6:30am to 6pm. Casual officers will work on an ad-hoc basis and Sessional officers work sitting days which are usually Monday to Thursday.
* Providing excellent customer service to visitors and building occupants
* Performing front-line and operational security functions such as:
* Conducting mobile patrols throughout the building
* Operating X-ray screening equipment at building entry points
* Responding promptly to security incidents
* Administering immediate first aid during medical emergencies
* Supporting emergency procedures during lockdowns or evacuations
* Performing static patrols and managing access to restricted areas
* Escorting individuals and groups as required
* Communicating effectively to defuse and de-escalate tense situations
* Applying the necessary level of force when required, with full training provided to ensure safety and compliance
* Collaborating closely with other departments within the building to support overall operations, including Australian Federal Police
* Accurately recording and reporting all security-related incidents
DPS employees are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999. For this role, you must:
* Be an Australian citizen
* Successfully complete a 6-month probation period
* Must pass a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
* Obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance
* Candidates must undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and be declared physically and/or medically fit to perform the inherent requirements of the role. Details of the physical duties are outlined in the PSS Officer Physical Duties Guide.
Important.
Note: If you experience colour blindness, please contact us prior to applying. The ability to distinguish between shades of colour is essential for operating certain security screening equipment.
If you are a successful candidate, you will be required to:
* Successfully complete an intensive 5 week mandatory training program
* Obtain and maintain a First Aid Certificate – in-house training provided
* Complete mandatory annual refresher training
* Maintain appearance - PSS officers are issued with official uniforms and appropriate personal protective equipment and are expected to maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance.
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.
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