Electorate Officer B - Hon Andrew Gee MP

Applications are invited for the ongoing full-time position of Electorate Officer B in the Office of the Hon Andrew Gee MP, based in the Member’s Calare Electorate Office in Orange, NSW. The responsibilities of the role are, but are not limited to: Staffing the Electorate Office for constituent walk-ins, phone calls and emails. Respond to enquiries from constituents, community organisations and businesses, including liaising and connecting with government agencies. Support administration of local community grants programs. Support community and stakeholder outreach including meeting preparation and event logistics. Assist with a range of office administrative tasks, including data entry and database management and other duties as requested. Help identify local issues affecting (or with the potential to affect) the electorate and work collaboratively to resolve them. Other reasonable duties as required. Applicants should possess the following skills and experience: Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage with a broad and diverse range of people across a variety of channels. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent attention to detail and record keeping. Well-developed organisational ability and time management skills. Ability to work independently and cohesively as part of a small team. An understanding of the Australian system of government and parliamentary processes. Well-developed office administration and IT skills including Microsoft Office. 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 2020-23 which include: A commencing salary between $71,254 and $83,179 will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills. An optional additional allowance may be considered in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work. 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. A probationary period of three months will apply and may be subject to extension. The successful applicant will be required to comply with the Ministerial Staff Code of Conduct. Applications should be forwarded to andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au and include a resume with the names of two referees and a cover letter addressing the relevant skills and experience required for the role.  Applications close on  Friday 3rd May 2024 . For further information please contact andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au