Electorate Officer – Media Advisor - Office of Tanya Thompson, MP – Myall Lakes Electorate Office

  • 492516
  • Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast, NSW, Australia, 2444
  • Administration and Clerical
  • Full time
  • $83,591 – $95,076 pa, includes all-incidence allowance ($7,863), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
  • myalllakes@parliament.nsw.gov.au
  • Temporary full time for up to 6 months, with the view to ongoing employment
  • $83,591 – $95,076 per annum (depending on skills and experience), including an all incidence allowance of $7,634 per annum, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Location: Myall Lakes Electorate – Based in Tuncurry

About us

Our small, high intensity team is passionate, dedicated, and experienced. We are committed to building strong communities and serving the good people of the Myall Lakes electorate.

About the position
The Myall Lakes Electorate Office is the point of contact for constituents and local community groups with the Member for Myall Lakes regarding State Government services and responsibilities.  

Administrative functions are central to this role to support the Member, and to ensure the efficient operation of the electorate office.

Local knowledge is desirable but not essential.

The role requires some after hours and weekend work for which an annual All Incidence of Employment Allowance is paid.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

How to apply

To apply for this position please attach to your application:

  • Your up-to-date resume outlining your skills and experience as relevant to this position,
  • A covering letter detailing your specific demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills with regards to each of the following Selection Criteria, and
  • Names and contact details of at least two professional referees

Your resume and response to the following selection criteria will be the initial assessment method used to determine your suitability for this position compared to other applicants. The completeness and relevance of your application may determine whether or not you are called for an interview.

Selection criteria

  1. Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to respectfully interact with constituents, liaise with community groups, government and non-government organisations.
  2. End to end management of events, forums, and community engagement activities.
  3. Highly developed interpersonal skills and experience of working with volunteers, stakeholders and the community.
  4. Good word processing/keyboard and computer skills in an office environment and experience in use of social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram, databases, websites and digital communication tools including Mailchimp, Electronic newsletters and emails.
  5. Demonstrated superior organisational skills to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  6. Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement, ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues, while performing at a high standard under limited supervision and within a team environment within a in a fast paced environment.
  7. Excellent writing skills including the ability to prepare correspondence, briefing notes, submissions, speeches, newsletters, online content and media releases.
  8. An interest in, and understanding of, the NSW political context and Australian parliamentary procedures and processes.
  9. Demonstrated research and analytical skills including the ability to analyse policy and legislation.

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

 Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

Applications must be lodged online through http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/

Job Reference492516

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 25 November 2025 [11.55pm]