Job posted: 21/10/2024Location: North East Region | SheppartonJob type: Full timeOrganisation: Parliament of VictoriaOccupation: Communications, Marketing and MediaReference: VG/21102024The Department of Parliamentary Services provides support to all Members of Parliament for the recruitment and selection of their staff. On behalf of Kim O'Keeffe, Member for Shepparton, we are now recruiting for a full time Electorate Officer (Grade 2).Electorate Officer (Media and Communications) – Grade 2About the RoleElectorate Officers play an important role in providing services to the Victorian community. Reporting to Kim O'Keeffe, Member for Shepparton, your work will require a high degree of trust and integrity. Confidentiality is also a key requirement when interacting with constituents and visitors to the office or in the community.Based in the Member of Parliament's electorate office, you will interact daily with constituents, community organisations and other stakeholders. Key responsibilities may include:Media and stakeholder engagementManaging communications across a variety of channelsDeveloping a range of written materials (including media releases and correspondence)General administration and constituent servicesUnder Section 30 of the Parliamentary Administration Act 2005, Electorate Officers must not perform any party specific activities. Party specific activity means any activity for the dominant purpose of directing how a person should vote at an election, by promoting or opposing the election of any candidate at the election; or a registered political party; or an elected member.About youKey attributes of responsiveness, effectiveness and accountability are precisely the values and behaviours the successful applicant will need to succeed.The role of an Electorate Officer requires you to demonstrate:Initiative and organisational ability, particularly working autonomously to determine priorities and meet tight and demanding deadlines.Sound written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to undertake research and prepare written materials including reports, submissions, and correspondence.Excellent computer skills with experience maintaining online communications.Strong knowledge of traditional and social media landscape with ability to maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets; and provide advice in a rapidly changing external policy and political environment.Ability to collaborate and liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, including from government and peak organisations to local community organisations and constituents.Behaviours consistent with Electorate Officer values and Code of Conduct, including the ability to display high levels of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, and respect in relationships with others and decision making.For more information about the role, please see attached position description.Previous experience in a similar communications or journalism role is beneficial but is not a requirement for applying.SalaryElectorate Officer salaries are set out in the Electorate Officers (Victoria) Single Enterprise Agreement 2021.Grade 2: $83,469 per annum plus 11.5% employer superannuation.This role is an ongoing, full-time position. A six-month probationary period will apply.Pre-Employment Screening requirementsAll appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory National Name (Police) Check and Working with Children Check. Successful candidates who do not currently hold a Working with Children Check will be required to obtain a check within 3 months of commencement of employment.As part of the selection process, you may be asked to complete an online competency or skills assessment.Why join us?We understand that your health and wellbeing are integral to your success and have a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported. These include access to health and wellbeing initiatives.Your professional development is important to us. That's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with development programs and targeted in-house training to support your professional growth.How to applyUsing the "Apply Now" button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position. You are not required to provide a response to each individual key selection criteria.AccessibilityIf you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Parliament's Recruitment Team via email ****** or on (03) 03 8682 2842.Privacy Collection NoticeParliament of Victoria is committed to protecting your privacy. We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) (PDP Act) and other relevant legislation.This privacy collection notice applies to our recruitment activities. It explains what information is collected when you apply for employment with a parliamentary department. It may be updated from time to time.While Members of Parliament are prohibited from determining that an Electorate Officer can or must perform work that is party specific, Members typically nominate Electorate Officer whose political beliefs are closely aligned with their own. Section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 states that an employer may discriminate on the basis of political belief or activity in the offering of employment to an Electorate Officer.The Department of Parliamentary Services supports all Members of Parliament in the recruitment and selection process of Electorate Officers. You will receive communications throughout the process from the Department.
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