DPS Library Temporary Employment Register 2026/2027

About this role

About the Department of Parliamentary Services The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) supports the functions of the Australian Parliament and the work of Parliamentarians through the provision of professional services, advice and facilities, the ongoing maintenance of Australian Parliament House (APH); and ensuring the building, and the important activity that takes place within, are accessible. Employing over 1,000 people, DPS works to deliver a diverse range of services including: security, reporting and broadcasting, library research, catering, visitor experience, art collections, building design integrity, Hansard, information technology and maintenance. The Department also has corporate and administrative functions including Human Resources, to support a growing diverse workforce. Who is the Parliamentary Library looking for? The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) invites expressions of interest for inclusion in the Parliamentary Library Temporary Employment Register. Working in the Parliamentary Library offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality research, information services, client engagement, communications and publishing in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment. Our ideal candidates will: • demonstrate strong research, information management and customer service skills • have excellent written and verbal communication skills • show attention to detail and sound judgement • work effectively both independently and as part of a team • be adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! The Temporary Employment Register This register is designed to establish a database of appropriately skilled and experienced individuals, who may, at short notice, be further assessed to fill temporary non-ongoing positions for up to 18 months. Non-ongoing (temporary) employment opportunities may be offered on a full-time, part-time or intermittent / irregular (casual) basis. You will only be contacted regarding your application if a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience. There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made whilst your application remains on the register. 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: aph.gov.au/library 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. Research roles Research roles support the Parliament by providing impartial, confidential and high-quality information, analysis and advice across a broad range of public policy, legislative, statistical, and parliamentary subjects. PSL2-5 Candidates will be expected to: • provide administrative support to information and research staff, as well as the section Director • undertake research tasks, including identifying, retrieving, analysing, and synthesising information from a range of sources. PSL6-PEL2 Candidates will be expected to: • undertake high-quality professional, specialist, and technical research on complex issues, including identifying, retrieving, analysing, and synthesising information from diverse sources • provide analysis and advice to clients • produce research publications to inform parliamentary clients and other stakeholders, while maintaining the Library’s high standards of scholarship and integrity. Candidates should demonstrate: • excellent research and analytical skills • excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write for diverse audiences • strong communication and client service skills. Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in a related field are advantageous, but not essential. Library technical and professional roles Library roles may involve client service, reference and enquiry support, circulation, interlibrary loans, collection management, digitisation, acquisitions, description, metadata management, and support for library systems and databases. Candidates may work directly with clients, connect requests with appropriate expertise, contribute to collection maintenance and development, and support access to reliable information resources. 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. At higher classification levels, candidates may be expected to supervise people or processes, manage complex services or projects, provide professional or strategic advice, represent the Library in relevant forums, and contribute to policy, planning and continuous improvement activities. Specialist roles Specialist roles may support a range of functions, including publishing, communications, web content, data visualisation, digital services, project delivery, systems, procurement, contracts, finance, stakeholder engagement and other professional functions. Depending on the role, candidates may be required to prepare and distribute communications, maintain digital platforms, contribute to accessible publications and information products, and work collaboratively with colleagues to support services for parliamentary clients. 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. 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.