Join our team as an Assistant Electorate Officer in Cairns and make a difference in the Cook Electorate Office!
Do you have a passion for serving your community and making a positive impact? Do you possess outstanding communication, organisational and administrative skills? Do you aspire to work with a dynamic and dedicated team in a fast-paced environment?
Parliamentary Services is seeking an Assistant Electorate Officer to join Mr David Kempton, Member for Cook, in the Cook Electorate Office located in Cairns.
About the role
As an Assistant Electorate Officer, you will work closely with the Electorate Officer and Mr Kempton to support them with their Parliamentary duties and the community within the Cook Electorate.
You will be responsible for:
Managing a busy inbox, responding and triaging a significant volume of emails to keep communication on track.
Maintaining Mr Kempton's diary, scheduling appointments, meetings, and events.
Assisting in the operation of the electorate office.
Supporting the Electorate Officer.
Liaising with constituents who contact the electorate office for information and assistance.
Supporting and engaging with community groups directly or through established external forums.
IT management and research.
Financial obligations as set by legislation and Parliamentary Service policy and procedure.
Compilation and publishing of newsletter/surveys.
About you
To ensure success in this role, you should possess the following skills:
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of clients and stakeholders.
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
The ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team.
A relevant qualification or experience in administration, communication or public relations.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity working in the Cairns Office - perfect for candidates ready to take their career to the next level!
Applicants should provide a resume and suitability statement and submit their application via the SmartJobs website.
Your Suitability Statement (no more than 2 pages) should describe your suitability for the position and focus on the experience, skills, knowledge and abilities detailed in the selection criteria section of the position description.
Applicants are encouraged to peruse the information package and position description attached.
Further information
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