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The Department of the House of Representatives is seeking applications from those interested in directly supporting the work of the House of Representatives and members of Parliament at Parliament House in Canberra. This is an expected ongoing opportunity within the 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. About the role The Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025 requires the appointment of a Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence (PJCOD). Subject to passage of the legislation, the Committee will be required to inquire into matters referred to it by the Senate or the House of Representatives or a Minister of the Commonwealth Government, or on its own motion. The Committee will also have a wide range of standing review functions. The Senior Researcher has a key role in a small secretariat workgroup, providing research, report writing and administrative support to one or more parliamentary committees. The Senior Researcher works under the limited direction of the Committee Secretary and one or more Inquiry Secretaries. 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. Security Clearance: Senior Researchers must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum NV2 level security clearance. Contact information For more information on this vacancy, please contact James Nelson on Applying Applications must be submitted online by 11 : 59pm on the Friday, 30 January 2026. You will be required to upload your CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages). These can be found in the application information pack below. Please refer to the applicant information pack on details on ''How to apply'' for the role. Please contact if you require assistance with your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr