- A fantastic prospect for someone who cares about our community and is driven to make a difference
- Full time, initially for up to 6 months, with the provision for ongoing engagement.
- $86,099 – $97,928 per annum (depending on skills and experience), includes an all-incidence allowance of $8,099 per annum, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Based in Neutral Bay, NSW.

About us

The State Member for the Electorate of North Shore, Ms Felicity Wilson, MP, is seeking a staff member to join her Electorate Office team. The North Shore Electorate Office is located in the heart of Neutral Bay, where constituents and local community groups can engage with the Member for North Shore regarding state government services.

About the position

As an Electorate Officer, you will join our small team to work alongside Ms Wilson to serve the community. This role may require some after-hours and weekend work, for which an all incidence of employment allowance is paid.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate exceptional communication and writing skills, the ability to prioritise competing tasks, and excellent interpersonal skills, which are a must. You need to be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team. It would be beneficial if you had experience and an interest in Ms Wilson’s Shadow Ministerial portfolios.

You must adhere to the Code of Conduct as set out for Members’ Staff, as well as practice confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

- Role Description
- Parliament of NSW website
- Pre-employment Requirements NSW Parliament





In addition to the generic requirements outlined in the position description, your resume and response to the following selection criteria will be the initial assessment method used to determine your suitability for this position compared to other applicants. The completeness and relevance of your application may determine whether you are called for an interview.

Selection criteria:

1. Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to respectfully interact with constituents and liaise with community groups and government and non-government organisations.
2. Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement, ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues, while performing at a high standard under limited supervision and within a team environment.
3. An interest in, and understanding of, the NSW political context and Australian parliamentary procedures and processes.
4. Excellent writing skills including the ability to prepare correspondence, briefing notes, submissions, speeches, newsletters, social content, and media releases.
5. Demonstrated research and analytical skills including the ability to analyse policy and legislation.
6. Demonstrated superior organisational skills to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
7. End-to-end management of events, forums, and community engagement activities.
8. Good word processing/keyboard/database and computer skills in an office environment.

Technical assistance:

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

Job Reference:

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 8 September pm)

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📌 Electorate Officer, North Shore - Office of Felicity Wilson, MP - Parliament of NSW (City of Sydney)
🏢 Legislative Assembly
📍 City of Sydney