ELECTORATE OFFICER B
Applications are invited for the above position based in the Forde Electorate office, Beenleigh, Queensland. Please note this position is offered in a
Summary about this job
Government - Federal
Company: Department of Finance
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $65,436 - $76,398
Phone: +61-3-3006-2445
Fax: +61-2-8565-8649
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Detail information about job ELECTORATE OFFICER B. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Develop & Manage a Strategic Media & Communications Plan
- Media & Public Relations Liaison
- Develop & Manage Social Media & Website Strategy
Bert van Manen MP – Federal Member for Forde
ELECTORATE OFFICER B
(Media & Communications – Non-ongoing)
Applications are invited for the above position based in the Forde Electorate office, Beenleigh, Queensland. Please note this position is offered in a non-ongoing capacity for a period of 12 months commencing 28th August 2018.
The Primary Duties of the position include:
- Develop & Manage a Strategic Media & Communications Plan
- Media & Public Relations Liaison
- Develop & Manage Social Media & Website Strategy
- Analyse & Advise Member and Team of relevant Legislation & Policy Development
- Media Event Coordination
- Prepare & Write Policy Proposals
- Represent the Member in the Electorate
Secondary Duties of the position include:
- Manage Newsletter and E-newsletter content & distribution
- Draft & Coordinate Community Mail-outs (Physical & Electronic)
- Brief EO’s on relevant media & Archive media clippings
- Maintenance of Photo Library (Secure Site)
- Maintain Key Electorate Media Contacts
- Other duties as directed by the Member
Applicants should possess the following skills, experience and understanding:
- Willingness to work cohesively as part of a small team
- A comprehensive knowledge of the Forde Electorate
- An understanding of the Australian system of government and parliamentary processes
- Excellent oral, written communication skills and attention to detail
- Well-developed office IT skills
- Excellent organisational ability
- Previous work in political offices will be highly regarded but not essential
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 2016-2019.
A commencing salary of between $65,436 and $76,398 will be paid depending on skills and experience. Reasonable additional working hours outside of ordinary office hours is an expectation of this role and an allowance is payable in recognition of, and as compensation for, additional hours worked.
A probationary period of 3 months will apply.
Applications setting out details of experience and the names of two referees should be forwarded to: [email protected]
Applications close on 13th July, 2018
For further information please contact:
Byron Sellan (Office Manager) – 07 3807 6340