The office of Phillip Thompson OAM MP is seeking applications for a full-time ongoing Electorate Officer A, with a focus on community engagement, based in the Herbert Electorate in Townsville, QLD.
This role would suit someone with proven experience in a community/stakeholder engagement role and who is excited by the opportunity of serving their community while playing a key role in the democratic process.
Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: generate and coordinate proactive community engagement activities including planning and execution of events, mobile offices and other campaign activities maintain relationships with local community organisations and businesses and provide assistance with grant opportunities and identification maintain an accurate community database assist with issues campaigns in conjunction with the Media Adviser assist with electorate and campaign events and activities, including outside normal office hours photography/videography at events daily management and triage of the Member's email inbox and incoming mail (on a shared and rostered basis) shared first point of contact for phone-calls and walk-ins to office carry out constituent enquiries and case work including researching and preparing correspondence in response to constituent enquiries and portfolio matters other duties as directed by the Member The ideal applicant should possess the following skills, qualifications and experience: work experience in a related role a strong understanding of the local community experience in government/politics will be highly regarded a keen interest in and understanding of Australian government and the parliamentary process the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and meet competing deadlines excellent written and oral communications skills photography/videography skills Employment conditions: The position is offered under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 and conditions are outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Staff Enterprise Agreement 2020-2023 which include: a commencing salary between $69,049 and $73,098 (plus superannuation) will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills an additional optional allowance may be considered in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work an employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will be payable.
An initial probationary period of three months will apply and may be subject to extension.
Applications should be forwarded to ****** and include a cover letter addressing your interest in the position and your relevant skills and experience, as well as a resume with names of two referees.
Applications close Friday 11 October 2024. For further information please contact Philip Calder on 07 4725 2066 or ******.
