• Temporary full time for up to 6 months, with the view to ongoing employment.  Job-share arrangements will be considered.
• $78,034– $88,756 per annum (depending on skills and experience), plus an all-incidence allowance of $7,340 per annum, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Based in Moon Street, Ballina

About us

Tamara Smith MP is the first woman to hold the seat of Ballina and the first Greens MP in a regional seat in any Parliament of Australia. Our small, passionate Electorate Office team work to support the MP in a fast paced, high demand environment.

We provide exceptional one-on-one support to constituents as well as building strong relationships with organisations and stakeholders to advance the Greens principles of social and economic justice, environmental sustainability, grassroots democracy and non-violence.

About the position

The Electorate Officer role is a newly created role supporting the Member for Ballina and her team to deliver high quality communications. The day-to-day would be working alongside the Senior Electorate Officer to deliver graphics for socials, e-communications and the website. Whilst tracking, analysing and managing the data, website and CRM.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver graphics and video for social media and print media
• Support the coordination and execution of online campaigns
• Facilitate key communications with constituency and stakeholders including E-newsletters, formal correspondence, and mail outs
• Effectively develop online communications for the Ballina electorate
• Maintain confidential files and documents
• Database & website management
• Analyse and track social media performance and provide advice to the Member on strategies for better online engagement

We are committed to delivering greater diversity in the NSW Parliament so applicants from diverse backgrounds and women are strongly encouraged to apply even if you don’t think you meet all the selection criteria.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Position Description attached below
• Parliament of New South Wales website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

How to apply

To apply for this position please attach to your application:

• Your response [maximum three pages] to the key responsibilities above
• Your covering letter [maximum three pages] including how you meet the selection criteria below
• Your up-to-date resume [maximum three pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position, and 2 references

The completeness and relevance of your application may determine whether you are called for an interview.

Selection criteria

Essential

• Excellent computer skills including demonstrated proficiency using client management databases such as NationBuilder, or other Customer Management systems, as well as proficiency working across Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively manage phone inquiries, liaise with community groups and non-government organisations, as well as parliamentary staff, MP offices, and other government departments
• Strong writing skills including the ability to draft formal correspondence, and constituent focused written communication materials including E communications
• Demonstrated high level organisational skills, ability to work effectively under pressure, and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement and ability to perform at a high standard under limited supervision and within a team environment.

Highly Desirable

• Knowledge of the key issues impacting our communities and the Northern Rivers
• Commitment to the core principles of the Greens and an interest in, and understanding of, the Australian political context
• Experience in community organising, campaigns or event co-ordination.
• Social media, design/layout, video skills and website and/or database experience

Technical assistance:

Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

Applications must be lodged online by clicking Apply Now.

Job Reference: 0000

A position description is attached.