Job opportunity

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 of 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 researched 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including to the Parliamentary History Advisory Committee on matters relating to the history of Parliament and related historical documents and artefacts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.

Please contact Sam Hastings, Clerk of the Legislative Council, on (08) 9222 7214 or e-mail clerklc@parliament.wa.gov.au.

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 below. Applications must be emailed to hr@parliament.wa.gov.au by 4.00pm Monday 16 February 2026.