Electorate Officer

Salary rates: ER1 – ER7, $87,712 – $105,254pa, EREGA 2022Electorate Officer Full time or part-time (job share considered)Initial 6-month contract with a possibility of extensionApplications are invited for the above position at the Electorate Office of Jodie Hanns MLA, Member for Collie-Preston, based in Collie. In this role, the successful applicant will be required to respond to constituent enquiries, liaise with Government departments and other organisations and prepare and coordinate correspondence, media releases, publications, advertisements and social media content.The applicant should be a highly motivated professional with excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience in journalism, media, public relations, or marketing would be highly regarded.Applicants should possess the following skills and experience:EssentialStrong office administration and IT skills (including social media).Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and schedule work to ensure the completion of tasks to meet deadlines.Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills, particularly in dealing with complex and difficult situations and matterHighly developed research and analytical skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently and exercise initiative and also work as part of a teamDesirableAbility to understand the impact and implications of issues and problems which arise in the constituency or parliamentary processes and able to consider the feelings and needs of all parties involved.Knowledge of Government and Parliamentary procedures.Relevant tertiary qualificationsThe position is offered under the Electorate and Research Employees (CSA) General Agreement 2022. A probationary period of up to six months will apply.For Further Job Related InformationFor further information regarding the position, please contact Jodie Hanns MLA on 08 9734 2073 or Jodie.Hanns.MLA@mp.wa.gov.auHow to ApplyApplications setting out details of experience and addressing the above criteria should be forwarded with a CV and cover letter to Jodie.Hanns.MLA@mp.wa.gov.au. The names and contact details of two referees should be included in your CV.Applicants are requested to send applications clearly marked "Private and Confidential - Advertised Vacancy ".Applications close 4pm, Wednesday 27 March 2024.