Calling all experienced administration, community engagement or stakeholder support professionals
Your new company
Are you an experienced administration, community engagement or stakeholder support professional looking for your next opportunity in Launceston? Hays is currently seeking an experienced Electorate Officer for an immediate temporary assignment based in Launceston. This initial six-week contract offers the potential to extend and would suit someone who enjoys working with people, managing competing priorities and providing professional support in a busy, community-facing environment.
Your new role
Working within a fast-paced Electorate Office, you'll provide high-quality administrative and constituent support while engaging with a broad range of community members and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:
- Responding to constituent enquiries in person, over the phone and via email
- Assisting community members to navigate enquiries and access appropriate information and services
- Preparing correspondence, briefing material and general office documentation
- Managing confidential and sometimes sensitive information with discretion
- Liaising with government departments, community organisations and other stakeholders
- Coordinating appointments, meetings and competing priorities
- Providing broader administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the office
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for a self-starter who is confident,
approachable and comfortable dealing with people from all walks of life. You'll ideally bring:
- Strong administration and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to handle sensitive or challenging conversations professionally and empathetically
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Sound judgement and a high level of confidentiality
- Previous experience within government, community services, local government, not-for-profit or a similar stakeholder-focused environment would be highly regarded
Importantly, Electorate Office experience isn't essential. If you've worked in a role requiring strong administration, community engagement, case coordination or stakeholder management, your skills may be highly transferable.
What you'll get in return
- $54 per hour + super
- Initial six-week temporary assignment
- Potential for extension
- Launceston-based prospect
- Opportunity to use your experience in a varied and meaningful community-facing role
- Support from Hays throughout your assignment
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.