Communications Coordinator

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

The office of the Louise Miller-Frost MP is inviting expressions of interest for a Communications Coordinator (EOB) to join the team on a full-time ongoing basis. The role is to be primarily based in Adelaide with potential travel required to Canberra on occasion for Parliamentary sitting weeks.

The role includes facilitation of communications for the office and the member with a primary focus on media opportunities, community newsletters and formal letter correspondence. The ideal applicant is proficient in writing and has an interest in community campaigning, helping constituents with issues and creative political communications as well as delivering outcomes for the people of Boothby.

THE KEY DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Manage strategic communications.
• Create and source content relevant to the Member’s interests.
• Writing, editing, and designing material for online and print.
• Assist with media monitoring and media event handling.
• Work closely with campaign and digital team.
• Identifying campaign opportunities with a focus on the local community and the Member’s interests.
• Provide support on digital media strategy.
• Provide support on website content.
• Communicate information to constituents and stakeholders.
• Undertake constituent workload responsibilities.

OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED:

• Travel within the electorate and interstate travel might be required.
• Parliament duties and speech writing
• Staff the member at events
• Capacity to work irregular hours (some evenings, early mornings, and weekends) as required.

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

• Highly developed written communication skills.

• Demonstrated strategic communications and media skills.
• Research skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under time constraints and with minimum supervision.

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 2020-23 which include:

• A commencing salary between $71,245 and $83,179 will be negotiated depending on

• experience and relevant skills.
• An additional optional allowance of up to $20,880.00 may be considered in recognition of and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work.
• 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.
• A probationary period of three months will apply and may be subject to extension.
• The successful applicant may be required to undergo a National Police History Check.
• Applicants are required to obtain and maintain security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 2 and comply with the Ministerial Staff Code of Conduct.

Applications consisting of a CV, a brief cover letter, and two contactable referees should be sent to louise.miller-frost.mp@aph.gov.au

Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 24 May 2024

For further information please contact the office on (08) 8374 0511 or via email to louise.miller-frost.mp@aph.gov.au

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