How does the Serjeant-at-Arms get their job?

A woman wearing a black suit with a white tie and white gloves is walking into a green room. She carries a large gold mace with the crown over his right shoulder. A man in a suit is walking in behind her.

The Serjeant-at-Arms carrying the Mace.

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The Serjeant-at-Arms carrying the Mace.

A woman wearing a black suit with a white tie and white gloves is walking into a green room. She carries a large gold mace with the crown over his right shoulder. A man in a suit is walking in behind her.

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The Serjeant-at-Arms carrying the Mace in the House of Representatives. Behind her is the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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Thank you for your question, Michael.

As well as elected members of parliament, there are also non-elected employees who work for the Parliament. 

One of the most well-known positions in the House of Representatives is the Serjeant-at-Arms. Like all parliamentary employees, this person had to apply for the position and be successful at a job interview.  

The Serjeant-at-Arms will usually have worked in other positions at Parliament House and have a lot of experience with how the Parliament works.