Justine was elected on a platform of doing politics differently – ethically and with community at its heart. She is committed to building strong communities by providing exceptional support to constituents as well as maintaining good relationships with organisations, groups and key stakeholders to build effective models for community democracy.

About the Role

The Electorate Officer provides support to the Member of Parliament in their role serving the electorate and representing the electorate in parliament.

The Electorate Officer reports to the Member of Parliament. The Electorate Officer may be responsible for the supervision of an Assistant Electorate Officer/s depending on the organisation of work within the electorate office.

The duties and responsibilities of the Electorate Officer include:

• Providing high level confidential secretarial, executive and administrative support services for the Member.
• Assisting the Member with the day to day operations and management of the electorate office, particularly in the absence of the Member.
• Assisting with general enquiries from constituents concerning a wide range of community, social and political issues.
• Preparing reports, briefs and correspondence related to the business of the electorate, for the information and attention of the Member on an ongoing basis.
• Ensuring the Member is informed of developments within the electorate particularly during absences from the electorate on parliamentary business.
• If required and as directed by the Member, undertaking some or all electorate media responsibilities.
• Assisting the Member with the management of the Members accounts and Acquittal System records.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential Criteria (please address all of these criteria in your application)

• Demonstrated commitment to the core principles of community democracy and an interest in, and understanding of, the Northern Territory political context and Northern Territory parliamentary procedures and processes.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to hear from and liaise with individuals, community groups, government and non-government organisations, and the media.
• Excellent writing, research and analytical skills including the ability to prepare correspondence, briefing notes, submissions, speeches, newsletters, emails, media releases and review policy and legislation.
• Demonstrated superior organisational skills to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience planning, coordinating and implementing community based projects involving a range of stakeholders and tactics.
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement and ability to perform at a high standard under limited supervision and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake responsibility for the day-to-day management of the electorate office and for supervision of staff and volunteers.
• Proven word processing/keyboard and computer skills in an office environment and experience in use of social media, databases, websites and digital communication tools.

Desirable criteria (please address any of these additional criteria that you meet)

• Community organising and outreach experience.
• Social media communication, Website and database experience, particularly NationBuilder.

Applicants with a demonstrated willingness to learn on the job quickly are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet all the essential selection criteria.

We support flexible work arrangements and job share applicants will be considered.

Renumeration package: $90 129 - $112 571 (includes salary + Out of Normal Office Allowance).

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.