Job posted: 15/01/2025
Location: North East Region | Shepparton
Job type: Part time
Organisation: Parliament of Victoria
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/151225
The Department of Parliamentary Services provides support to all Members of Parliament for the recruitment and selection of their staff.
On behalf of Wendy Lovell MP, Liberal Member for Northern Victoria, we are now recruiting for a part time Electorate Officer (Grade 2).
Electorate Officer (Grade 2)
Wendy Lovell MP, Member for Northern Victoria
About the Role
Electorate Officers play an important role in providing services to the Victorian community.
Reporting to Wendy Lovell, 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 Wendy Lovell's electorate office, you will interact daily with constituents, community organisations and other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities may include:
Performing office support duties and administrative tasks.
Managing Wendy's diary, including the scheduling of events and appointments.
Under 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 you
Key attributes of responsiveness, effectiveness and accountability are precisely the values and behaviours the successful applicant will need to succeed.
Key duties may include:
Initiative and organisational ability, particularly working autonomously to determine priorities and perform a broad range of office support duties, often to 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 in MS suite of software and use and maintenance of online communications.
Commitment and ability to provide the highest level of client service in a challenging environment, providing sound advice and maintaining the strictest confidence on all issues.
Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders from government and peak organisations to local community organisations and constituents.
Ability to evaluate work procedures, practices, and systems and to implement change.
Sound coaching and mentoring skills with ability to support other staff in a team environment, provide direction where required and respect the needs of others.
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.
Salary and Job Type
Electorate Officer salaries are set out in the Electorate Officers (Victoria) Single Enterprise Agreement 2021.
This is an ongoing, part-time Grade 2 role.
A six-month probationary period will apply.
Grade 2: $83,469 per annum plus 11.5% employer superannuation.
Pre-Employment Screening requirements
All 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 apply
Using 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.
Accessibility
If 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.
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