Join the Electorate Office of Mr Wayde Chiesa MP, Member for Hinchinbrook, as an Assistant Electorate Officer in the Ingham office location. With two permanent roles available (and part-time options considered), you will provide vital administrative, media, and community support in a fast-paced environment. This role calls for exceptional communication, organisational and digital skills, plus the ability to engage effectively with constituents, stakeholders, and local media while maintaining a strong social media presence.

Job details

Do you have a passion for serving your community and making a positive impact? Do you possess outstanding communication, administrative and social media skills? Do you aspire to work with a dynamic and dedicated team in a fast-paced environment?

Join our team as an Assistant Electorate Officer for Mr Wayde Chiesa, Member for Hinchinbrook in the Electorate Office located in Ingham.  In this multifaceted role, you'll provide comprehensive support to Mr Chiesa MP, ensuring smooth operations within the Electorate Office.

Two permanent Assistant Electorate Officer positions are available, with Mr Chiesa MP also open to considering applicants seeking permanent part-time arrangements.

About the role

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Electorate Office staff with administrative functions, such as diary and events, monitoring a high-volume inbox, answering phones and triaging enquiries.
• Assisting Electorate Office staff and the Member with monitoring social media, creating content and engaging with online forums, news, and maintain a positive social media presence.
• Providing confidential secretarial, executive, and administrative assistance to the Member.
• Managing media enquiries and liaising with local media to arrange press conferences, develop media releases, and monitor news outlets.
• Liaising with constituents who contact the electorate office to offer information, support, and assistance and collaborating with community groups.
• Supporting and engaging with community groups directly or through established external forums.
• Managing financial duties in alignment with Parliamentary Service legislation, policies, and procedures.

About you          

To ensure success in this role, you should possess the following skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of clients and stakeholders.
• Comprehensively use a range of PC software packages.
• Proficiency with digital tools and the ability to leverage social media for community engagement.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a small team.
• A solid grasp of the Queensland political landscape and current affairs would be beneficial but not mandatory.

 How to apply

This opportunity is perfect for individuals seeking to advance their career in a meaningful and community-focused role. To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter (of no more than one page) focusing on the experience, skills, knowledge and abilities detailed in the selection criteria section of the position description.
• A current resume.

Applications should be submitted through the SmartJobs website.

Applicants are encouraged to peruse the Applicant Information Package and Position Description attached in the SmartJobs website.

Further information

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Documents

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

• Application Information Package_Electorate Office Roles (PDF, 642KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Assistant Electorate Officer - Position Description - Hinchinbrook (PDF, 275KB)
  Role Description