Assistant Electorate Officer - Sunshine Coast, Australia - Parliamentary Service

Parliamentary Service

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Sunshine Coast, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

The objectives of the Assistant Electorate Officer position are:

Provide secretarial, executive and administrative support;
Supporting and engaging with constituents and community groups; and
General administration of the daily operations of the electorate office.

Whilst the above are broad objectives set for the position, specific tasks may include:

assisting in operation of the electorate office;

- supporting the Electorate Officer;
- liaising with constituents who contact the electorate office for information and assistance
- supporting and engaging with community groups directly or through established external forums;
- management and maintainence of the Member's diary;

IT management and research;

- financial obligations as set by legislation and Parliamentary Service policy.

Applicants must demonstrate
- good general knowledge of the Queensland political landscape and current affairs;
- exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of clients and stakeholders;
- exceptional organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met;
- the ability to work autonomously and part of a small team; and
- a passion for delivering outcomes.

Applications
Applications should include a cover letter and resume and be submitted through the Smart Jobs web site. Responses to selection criteria are not required.
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