About the role

Parliament of Tasmania offers a supportive environment to enable our employees to do the best work of their career. We’re looking to recruit a permanent Parliamentary Officer – Visitors Services and Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms.

The Parliamentary Officer – Visitor Services and Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms supervises the House of Assembly tours and concierge service providing apolitical services to Members of Parliament and visitors to Parliament House.

The position co-ordinates the Parliamentary Assistants in delivering services (and assists to deliver services) to Members of the House and officers in the House of Assembly Chamber as required when the House is sitting.

The position supports the Sergeant-at-Arms in relation to House of Assembly protocol and ceremonial matters and parliamentary events, groups and delegations as required.

As a trusted colleague, you’ll have professional flexibility to perform the role whilst being empowered to build a sense of community at work. You’ll be reporting to the Clerk-Assistant and Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Assembly.

About Us

The Parliament of Tasmania is a meeting place where elected representatives meet to make laws, authorise the expenditure of public funds, scrutinise the government of the day, and give a voice to their constituents in the electorates. The Parliament is made up of three (3) separate Departments consisting of House of Assembly, Legislative Council, and Legislature - General.

Location

We foster a collaborative and engaging workplace. As such, this role is required to be performed in person and on site in Hobart.

We want to hear from you if you have

Relevant tertiary qualifications.

Highly developed customer service skills.

Proven ability to supervise and direct staff, use initiative, make decisions, and take responsibility.

Proven capacity to work as part of a team and be adaptive and flexible.

Excellent time management skills including a demonstrated ability to, prioritise, plan and organise work, exercise initiative, and appropriately apply judgement to ensure delivery to deadlines.

Have or be able to obtain a working with vulnerable children check and national police check.

How to apply?

If you wish to do the best work of your career, applications will only be received through seek.com.au. Only complete applications will be considered. Auto-generated (AI) applications will not be considered. All applications should include a resume and a short application of no more than two pages to demonstrate how what you have done previously applies to the advertised vacancy. It is not necessary to repeat information in your short application that can easily be seen in your resume.

Before Applying

Please read the Position Description and Information for Applicants guide which is available at https://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/parliament-of-tasmania-recruitment

Reasonable Adjustment

If you require a reasonable adjustment during the selection process (e.g. building accessibility, information in different formats), it is recommended that you do not include this in your written application, rather email the vacancy contact person.

Applications close by Friday 9AM 30 May 2025. Late applications will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Want to know more?

Please make contact with the Clerk Assistant - Sergeant at Arms, Ben Foxe by emailing [email protected].