Parliamentary Services is seeking a communications-focused Assistant Electorate Officer to support Ms Ariana Doolan, Member for Pumicestone. This varied role involves delivering marketing and communications initiatives, drafting content, coordinating media opportunities, engaging with stakeholders and supporting electorate activities. The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive and skilled in developing clear and engaging communications across multiple channels. This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful community engagement in a fast-paced environment.

Job details

Are you passionate about marketing, communications and connecting communities through impactful storytelling?

Ms Ariana Doolan, Member for Pumicestone, is seeking a motivated and communications-focused Assistant Electorate Officer to support the delivery of strategic marketing and communication initiatives. This dynamic role involves attending community events, developing engaging content, and enhancing visibility across a range of media and communication channels.

Key Objectives

• Attend community events (including evenings and weekends) to capture content and support real-time and planned communications across multiple channels, including print, digital and social media.
• Support the development of marketing and communications content that highlights key priorities, initiatives and community impact.
• Contribute to building strong relationships with constituents, stakeholders and community groups both in person and online.
• Provide general administrative support to the electorate office.

Your Role

• Assist in delivering a strategic marketing and communications plan to promote key initiatives and priorities.
• Act as a key point of contact for media enquiries and support stakeholder engagement activities.
• Coordinate media and promotional opportunities, including proactive placements across various channels.
• Draft and edit a range of communications materials, including media releases, newsletters, speeches, opinion pieces and campaign content.
• Manage and update digital channels, including website and social media, ensuring content is timely, consistent and engaging.
• Support the delivery of advertising and awareness campaigns across traditional and digital platforms.
• Provide on-the-ground support at events, including coordination, promotion and communications.
• Assist with constituent enquiries and correspondence.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by the Member.

What We're Looking For

• Availability to work evenings and weekends in line with event schedules.
• Strong marketing and communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages for different audiences.
• Experience across content creation, digital communications, and/or media engagement.
• Confidence using digital tools, with experience in social media, photography, videography or design highly regarded.
• Highly professional, adaptable and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Queensland's parliamentary processes or political landscape is advantageous but not essential.

This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the Pumicestone electorate and help deliver effective communications that connect community with government. If you're organised, creative and passionate about making an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Applicants should provide a resume and a suitability statement via the SmartJobs website.

Your suitability statement (no more than 1 page) should outline your relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they relate to the Selection Criteria in the Role Description.

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

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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

• Application Information Package - Electorate Office Roles 2026 (PDF, 771KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Assistant Electorate Officer - Role Description - Pumicestone (PDF, 963KB)
  Role Description