An exciting opportunity 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, Victoria
.
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
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
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
Agile 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 **** and conditions are outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement ******* 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 ******.
Applications close on
Friday 7 August ****
.
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📌 Senior Electorate Officer (Eoc) - Dr Anne Webster Mp (Mildura)
🏢 The Department of the House of Representatives
📍 Mildura