The details

• Position: Part time (0.6 FTE); 12-month contract (parental leave relief)
• Salary: ER1 - ER7, $81,452 - $98,994 pa (pro-rata)
• Anticipated start date: February 2023

THE OFFICE

Dr Brad Pettitt is the Greens Member of the Legislative Council. His portfolio priorities are sustainable cities, including transport, planning, housing and homelessness as well as energy, climate change, youth justice and integrity in Government.

THE POSITION

The Digital Media and Constituent Liaison Officer for Dr Brad Pettitt, Greens MLC will be creative, passionate about the environment and social justice, and highly motivated, They will help manage digital media, community engagement, and constituent correspondence on behalf of the Member.

This Digital Media and Constituent Liaison Officer will create and manage all day-to-day content across all digital channels, ensuring it is strategic, timely, and engaging. They will assist with community engagement and respond to constituent correspondence in a timely and authentic way offering genuine assistance.

PAY AND CONDITIONS

The position is offered at an Electorate Officer (EORO) salary $81,452 - $98,994 pa (pro-rata).

This is a 12-month contract to provide parental leave relief from February 2023 - February 2024. A 3-month probation period will apply.

KEY WORK AREAS

Work with the Member of Parliament and Research & Media Officer to:

• Create and manage day to day content across all digital channels, ensuring it is strategic, timely and engaging, including:
  • Day-to-day management of social media accounts including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, ensuring the accessibility of all content
  • Maintain and update the Members’ websites in line with digital objectives
  • Develop scripts, shoot and edit video content to meet strategic objectives, when possible,
  • Create and monitor advertisements across all social platforms in line with strategic objectives, and
  • Build the Members’ online profile using key social media platforms.
• Create original content using Canva, Adobe Rush, and/or Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Creating and executing content that delivers positive interactions, builds community, and drives engagement across our social channels.
• Build, engage with and organise supporter communities both in-person and online.
• Work with Electorate Officer, and Research & Media Officer to:
  • Responsible for managing and responding to constituent inquiries
  • Work with community stakeholders
  • Provide administrative and research support as required

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex issues in plain English.
• Ability to work as part of a small team, under pressure and to strict deadlines, with minimal supervision.
• Photography and video editing skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop organic content in line with a brief or messaging guide.
• Demonstrated digital communications skills including experience in:
  • delivering and evaluating social and digital marketing, with a strong understanding of content creation and marketing;
  • utilising the latest digital communication tools, online publishing techniques and other rapidly developing media;
  • identifying and engaging with online communities via social media; and
  • ability to create digital content such as graphics, gifs and memes (please outline tools or software proficiency).
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in dealing with complex or confidential issues, and the ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of effective constituent liaison, Government and Parliamentary procedures, including the ability to understand the impact and implications of issues and problems which arise in the constituency or parliamentary processes.
• Ability to organise and promote events.

We strongly encourage any interested and qualified parties to apply – we don’t discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. If you feel you meet most but not all of the selection criteria, please do not be dissuaded from applying.

For any enquiries and questions about the position please call 08 9430 7755.