An exciting prospect exists for an enthusiastic individual to fill an ongoing full-time position as senior Electorate Officer for the Federal Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster MP, based in Mildura.

The high responsibility role requires familiarity with consultation practices, research skills, and a thorough understanding and experience of policy development, communications, customer relations, marketing and/or political strategy. This position requires a demonstrated ability to work closely with and uphold the work of the Federal Member, liaising with Mallee’s 120,000+ constituents and with local and national stakeholders to assist with policy development and promotion. A position title will be assigned appropriate to qualifications.

The position will require:

- Thorough knowledge and understanding of public policy
- A thorough understanding of macro-economic issues and how they relate to policy development
- Proven project management skills and experience of designing, managing and delivering high quality projects on time
- Proven high-quality written and presentation skills in a range of formats (briefings and reports as needed)
- Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a hard-working team in a very fast moving and distributed environment
- Regular interstate and local travel, with irregular work hours, particularly during parliamentary sitting weeks
- Demonstrated professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

Customer service:

- Work within a team that maintains a customer service culture which is based on high levels of service in all areas




- Work with constituents to assist with challenges and issues
- Ensure that all information is accurate and timely
- Communicate effectively across all sectors within the team environment
- Assist as required within the team environment

Consultation and Communication

- Maintain effective and cooperative networks with all stakeholders including Federal, State and Local Government representatives, businesses, not-for-profit sector and other key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and inclusive approach to policy development in the region
- Assist with the coordination of meetings as required and with visits by visiting Federal Government Ministers, parliamentarians and representatives
- Demonstrate high level negotiation, liaison and networking skills

Strategy/Policy Development

- Prepare detailed policies, costings, submissions and reports
- Use conceptual and analytical skills for the assessment and preparation of business and development strategies, plans, project and assess their impact on policy development
- Have a strong understanding of the economic, political and social issues relating to policy development

Interpersonal skills

- Display communication and networking skills, maintaining a capacity to effectively communicate with all stakeholders




- Work cooperatively and collaboratively within the team environment
- Have highly developed organising and planning skills including managing time and prioritising plans and objectives for self and others
- A respectful demeanour when engaging with office staff and constituents

Personal attributes

- Highly motivated to promote the successful work of the Member
- A committed team player
- A lateral thinker
- Dynamic in problem solving
- A positive and professional demeanour
- Ability to travel as required
- Comfortable and confident in a range of environments

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 commencement salary within the range of $92,846 to $102,681 full time equivalent will be paid depending on experience.
- An additional optional allowance of up to $28,812 may be considered in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work.
- In addition, employer superannuation contributions at 15.4 per cent.
- A probationary period of 3 months will apply.
- 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 .

Applications setting out details of experience and the name of two referees should be forwarded to [email protected].

Applications close on Friday 7 August 2026.

Pay: $92,846.00 – $102,681.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Electorate Officer (EOC) Dr Anne Webster MP (Mildura)
🏢 Parliamentary Workplace Support Service
📍 Mildura