Electorate Officer

Libby Coker MP; Geelong; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Libby Coker MP's Corangamite Electorate Office in Armstrong Creek, Vic 3217, invites applications for a full-time ongoing Electorate Officer. The role supports constituents with information on federal programs, organises community activities, answers calls, drafts correspondence and manages data entry, requiring strong communication, administration, and IT skills.

The successful candidate will work autonomously and as part of a team, demonstrate integrity, and show initiative in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, administrative, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with high attention to detail and deadlines.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills with well-developed office IT skills.
• To be proactive and be able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, showing initiative, flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to research, comprehend and express complex matters to resolve constituent issues.
• Demonstrated professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• The ability to think strategically and to have an interest and strong understanding of government policies.

Responsibilities

• Supporting constituents with requests for information and assistance relating to federal government programs, offices, and departments.
• Organising, supporting, and attending community and electorate activities, meetings and events.
• Electorate office duties such as answering incoming calls, drafting correspondence, meeting with constituents, and administrative tasks, including data entry.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Time management

Office IT skills

Problem-solving

Integrity & discretion

Strategic thinking

Digital media skills

Photography

Video skills

Job description

Electorate Officer in the Corangamite Electorate Office of Libby Coker MP

Applications are now open for a full-time ongoing position of Electorate Officer based in Armstrong Creek, Vic 3217.

The Office is seeking a person with strong administrative, organisational and communication skills.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a community-minded individual with a keen interest in the progressive policy agenda of the Australian Government, and a genuine commitment to helping others.

Key duties of the position:

Supporting constituents with requests for information and assistance relating to federal government programs, offices, and departments.

Organising, supporting, and attending community and electorate activities, meetings and events.

Electorate office duties such as answering incoming calls, drafting correspondence, meeting with constituents, and administrative tasks, including data entry.

Other duties as required.

Key skills and experience:

Excellent communication, administrative, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with high attention to detail and deadlines.

Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills with well-developed office IT skills

To be proactive and be able to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, showing initiative, flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Ability to research, comprehend and express complex matters to resolve constituent issues.

Demonstrated professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

The ability to think strategically and to have an interest and strong understanding of government policies.

Additional Skills:

• Digital media skills across varied platforms.
• Photography and videoing skills.
• Knowledge of the electorate of Corangamite and community and corporate organisations.

Employment conditions:

The position of EOA 01 is offered under theMembers of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984and conditions are outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024-27.pdf which include:

A commencing salary starting from $ 77,071 this will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills.

An additional allowance may be considered in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work.

An employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will be payable.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police History Check.

A probationary period of three months will apply and may be subject to extension.

Applications close on Friday 25th September 5pm.