Job Description
Policy and Engagement Support (EOA) - Office of Senator Andrew Bragg
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Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness
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Liberal Senator for New South Wales
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The office of Senator Andrew Bragg is seeking applications for a full-time Electorate Officer – Policy and Engagement Support based in the Senator's Electorate Office in Paddington, NSW.
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Position Overview:
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The Electorate Officer – Policy and Engagement Support is a key member of the electorate office staff with responsibility for supporting various elements of the operations of the Senator's office, both electorate and parliamentary duties.
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All electorate office staff are part of a small team that work together to support and contribute to the various elements of operation of the office including policy, media and engagement. Occasional attendance at events is required.
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A priority for the Electorate Officer – Policy and Engagement Support is to provide overall support to the established pillars of operation within the office.
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Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Policy and media support:
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Support in policy research, including initial preparation to support Bills and Senate reports, freedom of information requests, and research into new policy development;
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Media support, including assistance in preparing media releases and opinion editorials, monitoring media, as well as support in creating media clips and media transcripts;
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Support in maintaining electronic document management systems (EDMs), website updates and related data entry.
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Engagement and electorate office support:
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Community engagement, including being responsible for coordinating and arranging industry and community events related to the work of the electorate office;
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Supporting election campaigns, including organising events relevant to the duty seats assigned to the Senator;
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Support in actioning office correspondence, such as ministerial and constituent responses - including written correspondence, telephone enquiries, supporting issues campaigns, and liaison with agencies and parliamentary offices.
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Other tasks as directed from time-to-time.
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The ideal applicant should possess the following skills, qualifications and experience:
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Strong written and verbal communication skills;
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Attention to detail, working well under pressure with the support of colleagues;
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Strong interpersonal and engagement skills, including the ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team and to engage with community stakeholders;
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Well-developed, office, IT and publishing skills;
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Punctuality and a high level of organisational ability;
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An understanding of government and parliamentary processes;
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Demonstrated qualified integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
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Demonstrated professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
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Employment conditions:
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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:
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A commencing salary between $77,071 and $81,594 per annum will be negotiated based on experience and relevant skills.
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An additional optional allowance may be considered in recognition of and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work and any travel requirements.
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An employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will be payable.
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Applicants should note the following:
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An initial probationary period of three months may apply and may be subject to extension.
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The successful applicant may be required to undergo a National Police Check.
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The successful applicant will be required to comply with their obligations under theBehaviour Codes and Standards.

📌 Policy And Engagement Support (Eoa) - Office Of Senator Andrew Bragg (New South Wales)
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