Assistant Electorate Officer (Mackay)

Mackay Region Jobs; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Parliamentary Services seeks an Assistant Electorate Officer to support Nigel Dalton MP, Member for Mackay, providing administration, constituent support and community engagement.

The role supports the Member and Electorate Officer in delivering high-quality services to constituents and local organisations, with day-to-day operations of a busy electorate office. This is a temporary 6-month opportunity.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Strong literacy and computer skills, with ability to learn new systems quickly.
• High professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diary management, coordinating appointments, meetings and community events.
• Provide administrative support including correspondence, research, data entry and record keeping.
• Respond to enquiries via phone, email and in person, providing information and support.
• Maintain relationships with community organisations, agencies and stakeholders.
• Support community engagement activities such as events, newsletters and correspondence.
• Provide general office support including filing, supplies management and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Independent work

Literacy

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Job description

Administration & Secretarial

JOB DESCRIPTION

Parliamentary Services is seeking an Assistant Electorate Officer to support Nigel Dalton MP, providing administration, constituent support, and community engagement in the Mackay electorate.

Do you have a passion for helping people, strengthening community connections, and supporting the work of Queensland's Parliament? Are you looking for a meaningful role where every day is different and where you can make a real difference in your local community?

Parliamentary Services is seeking a professional, organised, and community-minded Assistant Electorate Officer to join Nigel Dalton MP, Member for Mackay.

This position supports the Member and Electorate Officer in delivering high-quality services to constituents, engaging with local organisations, and assisting with the daily operations of a busy electorate office.

This is a temporary 6 month opportunity.

Key Objectives

• Provide high-quality administrative and support services to the Electorate Office.
• Assist constituents and community groups by responding to enquiries and helping resolve concerns.
• Support the smooth day-to-day operations of the Member's office.

Your Role

• Assist with diary management, coordinating appointments, meetings, and community events.
• Provide administrative support including correspondence, research, data entry, and record keeping.
• Respond to enquiries via phone, email, and in person, providing information and support.
• Maintain strong relationships with community organisations, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Support community engagement activities such as events, newsletters, and correspondence.
• Provide general office support including filing, supplies management, and documentation.
• Support the Electorate Officer

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Strong literacy and computer skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Commitment to the Parliamentary Service values of Innovation, Learning, Integrity, Clients, and People.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

13 September