Parliamentary Services is seeking a motivated Assistant Electorate Officer to support Ms Natalie Marr MP in the Thuringowa electorate office, Kirwan. This fast-paced role focuses on community engagement, media, and social media, while providing strategic planning and administrative support. Strong communication, organisational skills, creativity, and confidence in writing are essential, with digital proficiency and a passion for community service highly valued.

Job details

Parliamentary Services is seeking a dedicated Assistant Electorate Officer to join Ms Natalie Marr MP Member for Thuringowa and play a pivotal role in the Thuringowa electorate office located in Kirwan, Townsville.

We are looking for a motivated person who has excellent communication and people skills. Our office works as a team and prides itself on treating people with respect and great job satisfaction for the team.

This Assistant Electorate Officer role is one of two vacancies advertised and will be focused on the community engagement, social media and media side of the team. The role also includes a focus on providing forward strategic planning for the Member of Thuringowa.

This will be a fast-paced, dynamic environment that offers variety and challenge. If you have a passion for community service and are confident in writing and organisational skills, we encourage you to apply.

Key Objectives:

• Working closely with the Member for media, marketing, community engagement and social media opportunities
• Provide exceptional executive, and administrative support.
• Foster strong relationships by supporting and engaging with constituents and community groups.
• General administration and working with the team on driven results

Your Role:

• Assist in the operation of the electorate office alongside the Electorate Officer.
• Contribute to media requests and responses as directed by the Electorate Officer and the Member.
• Handle media responsibilities, including a vibrant social media presence.
• Engage with community groups both directly and through established forums.
• Manage and maintain the Member's strategic community engagement plan with precision.

Your Skills:

• Navigating the media landscape and adept at managing social media channels.
• Proficient with digital tools and experienced in website and media monitoring.
• A proactive problem-solver, known for your creativity, communication skills, and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Highly organised with a forward-thinking mindset.
• A solid grasp of the Queensland political landscape and current affairs would be beneficial but not mandatory.

How to apply:

Applicants should provide a resume and a suitability statement and submit their application through the SmartJobs website.

Your Suitability Statement (no more than 2 pages) should describe your suitability for the position and focus on the experience, skills, knowledge and abilities detailed in the Selection Criteria section of the Position Description.

Applicants are encouraged to peruse the 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.

• Assistant Electorate Officer - Position Description - Thuringowa (Dec 2025) (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package_Electorate Office Roles (PDF, 642KB)
  Information Package for Applicants