This senior Electorate Officer role provides executive, strategic and operational leadership to support the Member for Barron River across office management, communications and community engagement.

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About the Role

This senior leadership role sits at the heart of a fast‑paced, high‑performing electorate office. The Electorate Officer provides executive, strategic and operational support to the Member for Barron River, ensuring coordinated management of the Member's priorities, communications, administration and community engagement.

This role is central to enabling the Member to operate at full capacity and focus on representing the community. You will bring structure, clarity and direction to a busy, high‑profile office, ensuring the team is aligned, workload is well managed, and the Member is supported to deliver for the electorate.

 Key Responsibilities

• Executive Support & Diary Management

Manage the Member's diary and priorities; coordinate meetings, events and travel; anticipate conflicts; ensure the Member is well briefed; and act as the central point for incoming requests.

• Office Leadership & Team Management

Lead a small, high‑performing team.  Set priorities, monitor workflows, support staff development and maintain a collaborative, accountable culture.

• Strategic Coordination & Delivery

Ensure office functions are integrated and delivered to a high standard. Oversee planning and execution of engagement, events and communications. Monitor performance, address gaps and support delivery of key initiatives.

• Communications, Media & Messaging Oversight

Oversee speeches, briefing notes, media releases and correspondence. Ensure consistent, accurate messaging. Monitor media and community sentiment and support timely communication responses.

• Constituent Services & Community Engagement

Ensure constituent enquiries are managed professionally. Oversee casework, identify emerging issues, support consistent engagement across the electorate and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

• Financial, Compliance & Office Operations

Manage budgets, expenditure and financial reporting. Ensure compliance with Parliamentary Service requirements. Oversee procurement, travel claims, recordkeeping and office systems.

• Risk Management & Issue Escalation

Identify risks and emerging issues early, provide sound advice to the Member and manage sensitive matters with discretion.

 
Our Ideal Candidate

You will bring:

• Leadership and office management experience, ideally within parliamentary or government settings.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a high‑pressure workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive problem‑solving and ability to anticipate needs.
• High attention to detail, accountability and financial literacy.
• Adaptable, resilient and calm under pressure.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter (maximum two pages) and a current resume via the SmartJobs website.

Responses to selection criteria are not required.

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.

• Electorate Officer - Position Description - Barron River (PDF, 351KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package_Electorate Office Roles (PDF, 639KB)
  Information Package for Applicants