• Assist the Media Team with the end-to-end creation and delivery of the Member’s communications including content creation, digital and social media collateral, press releases, speeches, columns, media alerts, letters to the editor, advertisements, publications, funding certificates and electorate newsletters.

• Provide media advice, manage media events, draft event briefs and media comments and develop and maintain productive relationships with media outlets.
• Identify, monitor and moderate social media campaigns.
• Proactively monitor electorate, state and national media, maintain awareness of relevant issues, and develop local issues briefings and reports; identify campaign opportunities.
• Desktop publishing, video production, processing and editing, maintaining picture and video gallery, website maintenance including daily updates and content management.
• Assist with the strategic direction for engagement with the electorate.
• Prepare ministerial and parliamentary correspondence, liaising with government agencies and stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure electronic files are stored according to office procedures.
• Support and maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
• Other duties as required to support the Member and the effective operation of the electorate office.
• Traveling within the electorate and to Canberra may be required.
• The ideal applicant should possess the following skills and experience:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive and engaging content, video and digital media.
• Experience and/or qualifications in public relations, communications, and/or journalism.
• Strong administrative, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with high levels of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Meticulous attention to detail and well-developed organisational, time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A sound understanding and strong interest in Australia’s system of government, parliamentary, legal and political processes.
• Well-developed understanding of the Microsoft Office suite, social media and digital communication platforms.
• Experience and ability to use photo and video editing software.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet competing deadlines.
• An enthusiastic, positive, flexible, and respectful approach to working with constituents, office staff and office stakeholders.

Employment conditions:

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

• A commencing salary between $92,846 and $102,681 will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills.
• An electorate staff allowance (ESA) of up to $41,800 may be considered in recognition of, and compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work and any travel requirements.
• An employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will be payable.
  Applicants should note the following:
• An initial probationary period will apply and may be subject to extension.
• The successful applicant may 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.