Office Manager (EOC)

Michael McCormack MP – Federal Member for Riverina

Shadow Minister for Water

Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

Position Overview

The office of Michael McCormack MP is seeking applications for a full-time ongoing Office Manager based in Wagga Wagga, NSW.

This position is the senior staff role in the Member’s office and is responsible for leading the team, managing office operations, and supporting the Member’s political and community responsibilities. The role requires leadership, teamwork, organisational skills and the ability to design and execute strategy within a small team.

This is a dynamic role that will suit an energetic, highly organised and astute professional with a proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and stakeholder relationships. Attention to detail is a must.

This role will occasionally involve attendance during Parliamentary sitting weeks to Canberra, as well as travel within the electorate.

The key duties of the position include but are not limited to:

- Office Management & HR: Lead a professional workplace, manage the office team, oversee recruitment and onboarding, staff development, and leave and travel approvals.
- Budget & Administration: Track and reconcile office budgets, manage office systems and policies, and liaise with Parliamentary ICT and Ministerial & Parliamentary Services.
- Campaigns & Engagement: Ensure the office is campaign-ready; work with the Member and other team members to implement strategies for community engagement; oversee volunteers, staff, and interns.
- Stakeholders & Portfolio: Manage stakeholder relationships across all facets of the Member’s work. This includes electorate matters and shadow portfolio matters.
- Team & Operations: Oversee constituent engagement, office administration, and constituent management systems; contribute to team tasks; undertake travel as required.
- Strategy & Execution: Support the Member and office team members with parliamentary,



and media advice; support strategic planning and implementation of priorities.
- Media: Act as the point of contact for media enquiries; draft and distribute media releases; develop a strategic social and physical media plan.

The ideal applicant should possess the following skills and experience:

- Proven leadership and management experience, including managing teams.
- Solid organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and/or community outreach is desirable.
- Financial management skills and proficiency with office IT systems and software.
- Flexibility to undertake after-hours and weekend work and travel as required.

Employment conditions:

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 2024-27 which include:

- A commencing salary of $99,305, plus an optional allowance of up to $37,153 as compensation for reasonable additional hours of work and any travel requirements.
- Relocation assistance, studies assistance and paid study leave may also be available (subject to eligibility requirements).
- An employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will be payable.

Applicants should note the following:

- An initial probationary period of three months may apply and may be subject to extension.
- The successful applicant may be required to undergo a National Police History Check.
- Staff may be subject to automatic cessation triggers in accordance with Section 14 of the MOP(S) Act.
- The successful applicant will be required to comply with their obligations under the Behaviour Codes and Standards.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted to Olivia McCormack at [email protected] and include:

- A one-page (maximum) cover letter outlining interest and experience for the role.
- A CV and the name of two referees.

Applications will close on 2 August 2026.

Pay: From $99,305.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Office Manager (EOC) - Office of Michael McCormack MP (Wagga Wagga)
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📍 Wagga Wagga