Electorate Officer
19 hours ago
- Temporary part-time position, two days per week up to 6 months with a view to ongoing employment
- $83,591 – $95,076 per annum equivalent, (depending on skills and experience), plus an all-incidence allowance of $$7,863 per annum equivalent, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Based in Parramatta
About us
The Parramatta Electorate Office is committed to serving the community. It is the point of contact for constituents and local community groups to engage with the Member for Parramatta regarding state government services and responsibilities.
About the position
Donna Davis, MP has an opportunity for an experienced office administration professional to join her small and dedicated team.
The Electorate Officer is the initial point of contact for all constituent enquiries. The role involves administrative and community engagement.
The role requires after hours work for which an annual All Incidence of Employment Allowance is paid.
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
- Position Description
- Parliament of New South Wales website
- Pre-employment requirements - NSW Parliament
How to apply
To apply for this position please attach to your application:
- Your covering letter [maximum one page] which outlines your experience against the role accountabilities, as described in the position description.
- Your up-to-date resume [maximum two pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position, and
- Your response [maximum two pages] to the selection criteria below.
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. The completeness and relevance of your application may determine whether or not you are called for an interview.
Selection Criteria
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to others with empathy and consideration as well as to liaise with community groups, government and non-government organisations, ministerial offices and the media both in person and over the phone.
- Excellent writing, research and analytical skills including the ability to prepare correspondence, briefing notes, submissions, speeches, newsletters, media releases and online content.
- End to end management of events, forums and community engagement activities.
- Demonstrated superior organisational skills to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement, along with an ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues, while performing at a high standard under limited supervision and within a team
- Good word processing/keyboard, database and computer skills in an office environment. A demonstrated work experience of using Outlook, MS Word, Excel, website, social media and digital communication tools is preferable but not essential.
- An interest in, and understanding of, the NSW political context and Australian parliamentary procedures and processes.
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 Monday - Friday).
Applications must be lodged online through
Job Reference: 492505
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 [11.55pm]
