Parliamentary Services is seeking a creative and digitally skilled Assistant Electorate Officer to support Hermann Vorster MP, Member for Burleigh. This role focuses on social media management, content creation, media coordination, and community engagement. The successful applicant will capture and produce high quality content at community events, draft communications, manage digital platforms, and provide administrative and constituent support in a fast paced environment. If you're passionate about storytelling, community connection, and using digital tools to drive meaningful engagement, this is your opportunity to contribute directly to public life in Queensland.

Job details

Are you a digital storyteller with a passion for community engagement?
Hermann Vorster MP, Member for Burleigh, is seeking a creative, motivated and community‑minded full time Assistant Electorate Officer to lead social media content, support media engagement, and help strengthen the connection between the Burleigh community and their local Member of Parliament.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys attending local events, and knows how to turn real‑life moments into compelling digital content.

Key Objectives

• Attend community events - often outside standard business hours - to capture high‑quality photos, videos, and social media content in real time.
• Plan and produce engaging digital content showcasing local priorities, community stories, and key initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with constituents, community groups and local organisations - both online and in person.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the effective and professional operation of the electorate office.

Your Role

• Act as the primary contact for media enquiries and assist with media and stakeholder relationship management.
• Develop and implement a strategic communications plan across social media, digital platforms, and print media.
• Coordinate media activities, interviews, and proactive story opportunities.
• Draft and edit communication materials including media releases, newsletters, website updates, opinion pieces and social media posts.
• Manage social media channels, ensuring timely, accurate and engaging updates.
• Support advertising campaigns across traditional, digital, and video formats.
• Assist with planning, coordinating and delivering electorate events, providing on‑the‑ground support and content capture.
• Assist with constituent enquiries, maintaining a respectful and helpful approach.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Member.

What We're Looking For

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required for community events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a talent for digital storytelling.
• Experience in social media management, photography, videography, video editing and basic graphic design.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Knowledge of Queensland parliamentary or political processes is beneficial, but not essential.

Why Join the Burleigh Electorate Office?

This is more than a communications role - it's a chance to make a meaningful contribution to the Burleigh community. You'll help shape how local stories are told, strengthen community engagement, and support the work of a committed and community‑focused Member of Parliament.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a resume and a suitability statement (maximum one page) through the SmartJobs website.

Your suitability statement should address how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Applicant Information Package and Position Description available on SmartJobs.

Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Assistant Electorate Officer - Position Description - Burleigh (PDF, 266KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package_Electorate Office Roles (PDF, 636KB)
  Information Package for Applicants