Electorate Officer

We are seeking an Electorate Officer to join our team in the electorate of Currumbin. As an Electorate Officer, you will provide direct support to State Member Mrs Laura Gerber MP. This will include office administration, advising the Member on local and state-wide issues, and assisting in parliamentary procedures. You will also be responsible for supporting and engaging with constituents and community groups, as well as general administration of the daily operations of the electorate office which is located in Kirra.

**Your main responsibilities would be**:

- General administration of the daily operations of the electorate office including: the management of the office, staff, primary inbox, and finances;
- Supporting and engaging with constituents and community groups; and
- Advising the Member regarding local and state-wide issues.

**Your day would consist of**:

- Oversee the Member's diary including making appointments and arrangements for meetings, events etc;
- Manage Electorate Office day to day operational matters;
- Financial obligations as set by legislation and Parliamentary Service policy and procedure;
- Management of social media and occasional graphic design;
- Compilation and publishing of newsletters;
- IT Management and Research;
- Management of ongoing issues campaigns;
- Organising and creating local media opportunities;
- Managing social media platforms; and
- Daily media monitoring.

**As well as general administrational duties such as**:

- Liaising with and managing enquiries from constituents, groups and organisations who contact the electorate office for information, assistance and advice (via face-to face, mail or electronic contact);
- Maintaining and providing information to assist constituents regarding a range of public services and policies; and
- Develop, maintain and utilise networks including community referral and assistance networks, and government departmental and/or ministerial office.

Applications should include a cover letter and resume and be submitted through the Smart Jobs web site. Responses to selection criteria are not required.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.