Electorate Officer - Grade 3 (Harriet Shing)Job posted: 24/01/2025
Job type: Ongoing - full time or part time
Organisation: Parliament of Victoria
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: VG/
The Department of Parliamentary Services provides support to all Members of Parliament for the recruitment and selection of their staff. On behalf of HARRIET SHING Member for Eastern Victoria, Morwell we are now recruiting for a Full-time/Part-Time Electorate Officer (Grade 3).
Electorate Officer HARRIET SHING MEMBER FOR EASTERN VICTORIA, MORWELL, LABOR Electorate Officer Grade 3 - $95,433 per annum plus 11.5% employer superannuationAbout the RoleElectorate Officers play an important role in providing services to the Victorian community. Reporting to the Member of Parliament that nominates you, your work will require a high degree of trust and integrity. Confidentiality is also a key requirement when interacting with constituents and visitors to the office or in the community.
Based in the Member of Parliament's electorate office, you will interact daily with constituents, community organisations and other stakeholders. Key responsibilities may include:
General administration and office managementConstituent servicesMedia and stakeholder engagementParliamentary dutiesElectorate Officer salaries are set out in the Electorate Officers (Victoria) Single Enterprise Agreement 2021.
About you Key attributes of responsiveness, effectiveness and accountability are precisely the values and behaviours the successful applicant will need to succeed.
The role of an Electorate Officer requires you to demonstrate:
High level organisational ability, particularly in determining priorities and work practices, and both supervising and performing a broad range of office support duties, often to tight and demanding deadlines.High level written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to undertake complex research, investigations and draft reports, submissions, and complex correspondence.High level commitment and ability to provide the highest level of client service in a challenging environment, providing sound advice and maintaining the strictest confidence on all issues.High level of understanding and ability to provide advice and guidance on government and parliamentary processes.In-depth knowledge of traditional and social media landscape and strong relationships with journalists and media outlets; ability to anticipate impact of a rapidly changing external policy and political environment and provide strategic advice.High level stakeholder engagement skills and proven ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders from government and peak organisations to local community organisations and constituents.Experience in leading and supervising a team, demonstrating sound coaching and mentoring skills and respect for the needs of others.Behaviours consistent with Electorate Officer values and Code of Conduct, including the ability to display high levels of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, and respect in relationships with others and decision making.For more information about the role, please see attached position description.
Pre-Employment Screening requirements All appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory National Name (Police) Check and Working with Children Check. Successful candidates who do not currently hold a Working with Children Check will be required to obtain a check within 3 months of commencement of employment.
As part of the selection process, you may be asked to complete an online competency or skills assessment.
We understand that your health and wellbeing are integral to your success and have a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported. These include access to health and wellbeing initiatives.
Your professional development is important to us. That's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with development programs and targeted in-house training to support your professional growth.
How to apply Using the "Apply Now" button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position. You are not required to provide a response to each individual key selection criteria.
AccessibilityIf you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Parliament's Recruitment Team via email or on (03) 03 8682 2842.
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