The Department of the House of Representatives is seeking enthusiastic and motivated applications from those interested in directly supporting the work of the House of Representatives and members of Parliament at Parliament House in Canberra.
The Statistics and Resourcing Officer role is an ongoing role within the Committee Office. The Committee Office supports parliamentary committees in their work of examining policy and legislation, and of scrutinising the executive government, through the provision of procedural, research, analytical, drafting and administrative support. Working in the Committee Office gives a close-up perspective on a unique aspect of the parliamentary environment. Judgement, professionalism and a willingness to learn are essential.
The Office of the Clerk Assistant (Committees) provides resourcing, policy and administrative support to the wider Committee Office.
About the role
The Statistics and Resourcing Officer, Office of the Clerk Assistant (Committees), works in a small team under the general direction of the Director, Committee Support, to support the broader Committee Office's activities, including on training, development and workforce planning, and provide input into governance assurance and reporting functions of the Committee Office.
This position collates and maintains statistics on parliamentary committees and provides research and project support to the Office of the Clerk Assistant (Committees). This position supports workforce planning and the management of recruitment, induction, and training and development within the Committee Office. This position is expected to take leadership in training and developing administrative staff in the Committee Office, including on information technology systems, parliamentary procedure and statistical reporting. The work of the office is variable, including periods of heavy workload and short deadlines.
The department is committed to leadership at all levels and there is an expectation that all staff are able to demonstrate leadership in their professional experience.
Contact Information
We are committed to fostering a respectful and safe work environment. If you have any questions about the position or the work culture in the department, please contact Ophelia Tynan on or
Applying
Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm on the 03 November 2025. You will be required to upload your current CV and a statement of claims (no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria. These can be found in the job description below.
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