Assistant Electorate Officer (Surfers Paradise)

Parliamentary Service; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Casual Assistant Electorate Officer for the Surfers Paradise electorate to provide professional constituent support and manage day-to-day office administration.

You will handle inquiries, draft communications, coordinate meetings and events, and contribute to community engagement while maintaining accurate records and information systems.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist with responding to constituent enquiries in person, by phone, email and correspondence.
• Provide general administrative support, including data entry, records management and document preparation.
• Assist with drafting correspondence, newsletters and community communications.
• Support the coordination of meetings, appointments and community events.
• Maintain accurate records and information systems.
• Undertake research and information gathering on local issues as required.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Data entry

MS Office

Customer service

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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 difference in your local community?John-Paul Langbroek MP, Member for Surfers Paradise, is seeking a community-minded and enthusiastic Casual Assistant Electorate Officer to join the Surfers Paradise Electorate Office. This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful community outcomes while providing administrative and constituent support within a busy parliamentary office.Key ObjectivesProvide professional and responsive support to constituents and community stakeholders.Assist with the day-to-day administration and operation of the electorate office.Support community engagement activities and communications on behalf of the Member.Your RoleAssist with responding to constituent enquiries in person, by phone, email and correspondence.Provide general administrative support, including data entry, records management and document preparation.Assist with drafting correspondence, newsletters and community communications.Support the coordination of meetings, appointments and community events.Maintain accurate records and information systems.Undertake research and information gathering on local issues as required.Assist with distributing information and engaging with local community groups and stakeholders.Contribute to the smooth operation of the electorate office and undertake other duties as directed.What We're Looking ForStrong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service.Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing demands.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel.A professional, approachable and community-focused attitude.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.Previous administrative or customer service experience will be highly regarded.How to ApplyApplicants should submit a cover letter and resume containing two recent referees via the SmartJobs website.Applicants are encouraged to review the full information package and Position Description available on the SmartJobs website.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.