Human Resources Advice
Human Resources advice for new, current and exiting MOP(S) Act staff. The PWSS HR team provides information and advice for new and current MOP(S) Act employees throughout the entire employee lifecycle; from onboarding staff, duties, performance, office changes and ceasing employment.
HR Advice areas
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Further information about the 3 types of employment in the Enterprise Agreement.
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Parliamentarians are allocated at least 5 Electorate Officer positions, to help the carry out parliamentary and electorate responsibilities.
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Parliamentarians may commence ongoing and non-ongoing MOP(S) Act employees on a probation period. The PWSS can support managers with performance discussions.
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Employers and managers should support each employee to perform at their best.
Policy
This policy outlines the suspension considerations, circumstances for suspending employees, the process to follow, pay entitlements, responsibilities and relevant legislation.
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The PWSS provides advice related to ceasing employment and terminations.
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Everyone who works in a Commonwealth parliamentary workplace should work in an environment that is free from inappropriate workplace behaviour.
Help from other places
There are other organisations to help you and provide you with support. We can connect you with a range of other services such as:
Related resources
Factsheet
This guidance is intended for people working or volunteering in Commonwealth parliamentary offices. A conflict of interest exists when it appears likely or could be perceived that a Member of Parliament Staff (MOP(S)) Act 1984 employee.
Factsheet
This factsheet outlines the range of assistance that may be available to current and former MOP(S) Act employees when seeking to obtain legal assistance in relation to something that has happened in the course of performing their duties in a Commonwealth parliamentary office.
Factsheet
This factsheet provides Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 employees (MOPS employees) with guidance on performance management for matters that arise in the context of their employment in a Commonwealth parliamentary workplace.
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Definition of discrimination is when a person is treated less favourably, or not given the same opportunities, as others in a similar situation, because of a particular personal characteristic such as sex, age, race, gender, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
Factsheet
This factsheet provides Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) staff with information on the right to disconnect. It outlines legislation and its relevance in the context of employment in a Commonwealth parliamentary office.
Factsheet
This factsheet provides Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) staff with guidance on attending court in relation to something that has happened in the course of performing their duties in a Commonwealth parliamentary office.
Factsheet
This factsheet provides Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 employees (MOPS employees) with guidance on how a witness statement is prepared and how it may be used for matters that arise in the context of their employment in a Commonwealth parliamentary office.
Factsheet
This factsheet provides Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 employees (MOPS employees) with guidance on privacy and releasing personal information in parliamentary workplaces
Factsheet
This factsheet provides Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 employees (MOPS employees) with guidance on the Archives Act and information regarding FOIs and PWSS record-keeping procedures.
Factsheet
This factsheet has been designed to provide information relevant to Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) staff regarding workplace bullying, how to report workplace bullying, and PWSS support services available to ensure safe and respectful Commonwealth Parliamentary workplaces.