Office and Program Manager (EOB) - Senator Andrew Bragg

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Senator Andrew Bragg’s Electorate Office is seeking an Office and Program Manager to support administrative and executive tasks for the Parliamentarian. The role includes diary and travel management, event organisation, and coordinating communications with constituents and community organisations.

The ideal candidate will have government or political-setting experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a solid understanding of parliamentary processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar administrative role would be highly regarded.
• Understanding of Australia’s system of government and parliamentary processes would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated professional integrity and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage Parliamentarian’s diary including appointments, travel and logistics.
• Provide strategic leadership to address complex issues and deliver high-priority projects.
• Coordinate responses to letters, calls and emails to ensure timely constituent service.
• Keep the office informed of issues from constituent inquiries and newsletters.
• Organise events and mail-outs, representing the Parliamentarian when needed.
• Oversee office maintenance and participate in training opportunities.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Other duties as required to support the Parliamentarian and electorate operations.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Discretion & integrity

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

Office and Program Manager (EOB) - Senator Andrew Bragg

The parliamentarian is seeking an enthusiastic individual to support the smooth running of the office by providing high quality administrative and executive support.

The key duties of the position include but are not limited to:

Management of the Parliamentarian’s diary including appointments, travel and other logistics or changes.

Provide strategic leadership to address and resolve complex issues, deliver high-priority projects, develop staff communications, and manage stakeholder relationships.

Manage the office, including coordinating responses to incoming letters, telephone calls, emails and ensure the office provides a timely service to constituents and community organisations.

Keep the office and parliamentarian informed of issues emerging from constituent inquiries, correspondence, community newsletters etc.

Organise events and ensure mail-outs of invitations occur in a timely manner, occasionally representing the Parliamentarian at these events.

Organise local park clean-up events, shopping stalls, town hall meetings, community barbeques, and other public forums.

Oversee office maintenance.

Participate in training opportunities.

Promote, support and maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

Other duties as required to support the Parliamentarian and the effective operation of the Electorate Office.

The ideal applicant should possess the following skills, qualifications, and experience:

Experience in a similar administrative role would be highly regarded, as would experience in government or political settings.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Demonstrated excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple and competing work tasks to deliver to agreed deadlines.

Excellent computer skills including experience working with Microsoft 365 and Excel.

An understanding of Australia’s system of government and parliamentary processes.

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

A respectful demeanour when engaging with office staff and constituents.

It is essential to the effective performance of the role that the candidate is engaged with and supportive of Senator Andrew Bragg and has an understanding of their views and values

Employment conditions:

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

A commencing salary between $79,525 and $92,846 will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills.

An additional optional allowance of up to $38,416 may be considered in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work and any travel requirements.

Relocation assistance, studies assistance and paid study leave may also be available (subject to eligibility requirements).

An employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will be payable.

Applicants should note the following:

An initial probationary period of three months may apply and may be subject to extension.

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

Staff may be subject to automatic cessation triggers in accordance with Section 14 of the MOP(S) Act.

The successful applicant will be required to comply with their obligations under the Behaviour Codes and Standards