Electorate Officer

2 weeks ago


Hunter Valley, Australia NSW Legislative Assembly Full time

Temporary Full-time position but flexible arrangements may be considered (prefer minimum 4 days' work) with a view to Ongoing employment
- $81,156 - $92,307 per annum (depending on skills and experience), plus an all-incidence allowance of $7,634 per annum, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Based in Singleton NSW

**About us**
The Upper Hunter Electorate Office is the point of contact for constituents and local community groups to engage with the Member regarding state government services and responsibilities. They also provide policy advice, media liaison, research and preparation for parliament for the Member for Upper Hunter.

**About the position**
Electorate officers are the initial point of contact for all constituent enquiries. The role involves administrative and secretarial functions to support the Member and ensure the efficient operation of the electorate office.

For a more detailed overview of the role, please refer to the below links - Additional Information and the Position Description.

The role requires some after hours and weekend work for which an annual All Incidence of Employment Allowance is paid.

Local knowledge is desirable, as well as previous experience in a state/federal electorate office.
- Position Description
- Parliament of NSW website
- NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

**How to apply**
- Your **up-to-date resume** outlining your skills and experience as relevant to this position,
- A covering letter detailing your specific demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills with regards to each of the following **Selection Criteria**, and
- Names and contact details of at least **two professional referees**

Your resume and response to the following selection criteria will be the initial assessment method used to determine your suitability for this position compared to other applicants. **Applications that do not include a response to the selection criteria cannot be comparatively assessed and are unlikely to progress to the next stage of assessment.**

**Selection Criteria**

1. Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to respectfully interact with constituents, liaise with community groups, government and non-government organisations.
2. End to end management of events, forums, and community engagement activities.
3. Demonstrated superior organisational skills to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
4. Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement, ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues, while performing at a high standard under limited supervision and within a team environment.
5. Excellent writing skills including the ability to prepare correspondence, briefing notes, submissions, speeches, newsletters, online content and media releases.
6. Good word processing/keyboard/database and computer skills in an office environment.
7. An interest in, and understanding of, the NSW political context and Australian parliamentary procedures and processes.
8. Demonstrated research and analytical skills including the ability to analyse policy and legislation.

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

**Technical assistance**: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

**Job Reference: 0000AUOP**

**CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 16 February 2025 [11.59pm]