The office of Ash Ambihaipahar MP is seeking applications for a full-time ongoing Electorate Officer C – Senior Electorate Officer. This role leads the Member’s team and supports the Member in Parliament. It is based in Kogarah, NSW with travel to Parliament House, Canberra for sitting weeks.

Position Overview

This is an opportunity to lead the Member’s team in a fast-paced, community-facing office where connection, responsiveness, creativity, diversity, integrity and authenticity shape how we work. Reporting directly to the Member, the Senior Electorate Officer takes a proactive approach to providing senior advice, supporting staff and overseeing budgets, constituent casework and community engagement.

You’ll support the Member’s parliamentary business and oversee media and digital communications, travelling to Canberra during sitting weeks while managing the electorate team remotely. The role calls for sound political judgement, discretion, strong leadership and communication skills, and the initiative to anticipate needs, balance competing priorities and build meaningful relationships.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

- Provides senior advice to the Member on political, parliamentary and community matters
- Manages Electorate Office operations and internal procedures, supervises and supports staff development, and promotes a safe and respectful workplace
- Leads daily staff meetings and coordinates weekly, monthly and six-monthly work plans
- Develops and manages the staffing budget and leads staff recruitment and retention
- Leads and carries out parliamentary committee and legislative work, and prepares speeches, briefs and correspondence for the Member’s work in Canberra
- Oversees media and digital strategy and works with the Media and Communications Officer to create content for the Member’s social media channels, website, email newsletters and other digital platforms. Leads and executes content creation during sitting weeks.
- Develops and oversees office budgets
- Oversees the preparation and distribution of all mail and publications




- Oversees incoming correspondence and coordinates constituent casework. Handles sensitive matters escalated from correspondence, phone calls and office visits, liaises with government agencies and prepares responses as required
- Coordinates campaigns and leads stakeholder engagement, community outreach and volunteer engagement
- Leads engagement with other elected representatives and their offices
- Oversees the Member’s diary commitments in Canberra and the electorate
- Travels with the Member to Canberra
- Accompanies and supports the Member as required, including taking notes, photographing activities and creating content. Works irregular hours as required, including outside standard business hours and on some weekends
- Represents the Member when she is unavailable
- Reports directly to the Member
- Undertakes other duties as required to support the Member and the effective operation of the office

The ideal applicant will have:

- An excellent understanding of the Albanese Labor Government’s agenda and the local political environment
- Experience working for a member of parliament, with an understanding of parliamentary processes and the ability to prepare speeches, briefs and correspondence
- Sound political judgement, discretion and the ability to provide clear, practical advice on sensitive matters
- Experience leading and managing staff, including recruitment, staff development and work planning
- Experience developing and managing budgets
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Robust written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- Experience coordinating campaigns and communications,



including photography and filming for social media content
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Copilot, with a willingness to adopt new digital tools and approaches
- A commitment to safe, respectful and fair workplaces
- At least a Provisional P2 Driver Licence

Employment Conditions

This position is offered under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOP(S) Act) and conditions are outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 which include:

- A commencing salary between $91,158 and $102,681 (negotiable depending on experience and relevant skills).
- An additional optional Electorate Staff Allowance of up to $31,213 may be considered in recognition of, and compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work and official travel undertaken outside of business hours.
- 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.

Availability to travel to Canberra during parliamentary sitting weeks and work outside standard business hours, including some weekends, as required.

Applications should note the following:

- An initial probationary period of three months applies and may be subject to extension.
- The successful applicant will 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

Please email your CV and a Cover Letter to [email protected]. Your cover letter should include why you would like to work in the Office of Ash Ambihaipahar MP, and the skills you will bring to the role.

Applications close at 11.59PM AEDT on Sunday 8 November 2026.

Pay: $91,158.00 – $102,681.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Electorate Officer C – Senior Electorate Officer (Kogarah)
🏢 Parliamentary Workplace Support Service
📍 Kogarah