MP ANDREW WILLCOX - ELECTORATE OFFICER A

Applications are invited for the position of Electorate Officer Electorate Officer A in the Dawson Electorate Office based in Mackay.  This position is full time.  

The Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox MP is looking for a highly motivated person with excellent writing and communication skills. 

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Management of constituent enquiries; including written correspondence, telephone enquiries and mail outs
• Liaising with relevant Government Departments and Ministerial Offices on behalf of constituents
• Working with colleagues to maximise opportunities for electorate engagement
• Coordinating constituent and electorate parliamentary events
• Liaison with community groups and monitoring engagement opportunities
• Data Entry and Database management
• Other duties as directed by the member Travel within the electorate to relevant events

Selection criteria:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a close attention to detail and emphasis on effective time management.
• Excellent understanding and interest in Australia’s system of government, parliamentary and political processes
• Well-developed Microsoft Office IT Skills
• Capacity to work both independently and co-operatively as part of a team.
• An enthusiastic, positive, flexible, and people-oriented approach to work.
• Experience in a similar administrative role or previous work in a political office will be highly valued.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

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 2020-2023  which are:

• a commencing salary between $65,785 - $69,646 (Level EOA),
• an optional allowance may be considered in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work, and
• an employer contribution of 15.4% superannuation will be payable. 

A probationary period of three (3) months will apply.

Applications setting out details of experience and the names of two referees should be forwarded to Andrew.willcox.mp@gmail.com by Wednesday 13 July 2022.