The Office of Ms Wendy Bourne MP is seeking a full-time Assistant Electorate Officer to support communications, administration and community engagement in the Ipswich West electorate.

Job details

Do you have strong communication skills and a passion for community engagement? Are you looking for a dynamic role supporting parliamentary work while making a real difference for local constituents?

The Office of Ms Wendy Bourne MP, Member for Ipswich West, is seeking a proactive and highly organised full-time Assistant Electorate Officer to support the Member's parliamentary, electorate and community responsibilities. Working closely with the Electorate Officer and the Member, you will play a key role in communications, administration and constituent engagement within a fast-paced and confidential environment.

Key Objectives

• Support the Member's parliamentary and electorate duties through effective communication and administration.
• Deliver high quality media, correspondence and community engagement activities.
• Provide responsive and professional service to constituents and stakeholders.

Your Role

• Lead media and communications activities, including coordinating public messaging, media releases and community updates.
• Conduct research and write speeches, briefing notes and talking points to support the Member's engagements.
• Produce formal communications including newsletters, correspondence, media releases and digital content.
• Manage and grow the Member's social media presence, including use of editing tools and platforms such as Canva and Mailchimp.
• Manage a high volume inbox, triaging correspondence to ensure timely and effective responses.
• Schedule and maintain the Member's diary, including appointments, meetings and community events.
• Support the day-to-day administrative operations of the electorate office.
• Provide confidential secretarial, executive and administrative support to Ms Wendy Bourne MP.
• Liaise with constituents to provide information, assistance and referrals regarding government services.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community groups, organisations and stakeholders across the Ipswich West electorate.
• Conduct research and compile background material as required to support parliamentary and electorate activities.
• Draft, compile and publish newsletters, surveys and other communications for constituents.
• Occasional travel and out-of-hours work may be required to support the Member at community events.

What We're Looking For

• Strong research, writing and communication skills, including experience drafting speeches and formal correspondence.
• Experience producing professional communications such as newsletters, media releases and stakeholder correspondence. 
• Demonstrated social media experience, including content creation and use of platforms/tools such as Canva and Mailchimp.
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Sound administrative and secretarial experience, including diary and inbox management.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team while exercising initiative and flexibility.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

How to Apply

If this opportunity interests you, apply via the SmartJobs website with your resume and two professional referees.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Applicant Information Package attached 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 - Ipswich West (PDF, 959KB)
  Role Description