DPS supports the functions of Parliament House and the work of parliamentarians through the provision of professional services, advice and facilities and the ongoing maintenance of Parliament House; and makes the building and the important activity that takes place within it, accessible.

Our purpose is reflected in our four strategic themes that outline how we seek to achieve our purpose as custodians of Parliament House.

Strategic themes

• Respond to the changing needs of the Parliament
• Enhance the Parliament’s engagement with the community
• Effective stewardship of Australian Parliament House
• Effective delivery of the Australian Parliament House works program

DPS provides services and products to support the functioning of the Australian Parliament, and the work of parliamentarians. Working in collaboration with the house departments, DPS provides, or facilitates the following:

• library and research services
• information and communication technology
• security services
• building, grounds and design intent services
• audio visual services and Hansard
• art services
• visitor services
• food and beverage services
• retail, health, banking, and childcare services, and
• corporate, administrative and strategic services for DPS.