• A fantastic opportunity for someone who cares about our community and is driven to make a difference.
• Full-time temporary initially for up to 6 months, with the provision for ongoing engagement.
• $97,493 – $110,264 per annum (depending on skills and experience), includes an all-incidence allowance of $10,178 per annum, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Based in Neutral Bay, NSW.

About us

The State Member for the Electorate of North Shore, Ms Felicity Wilson, MP, is seeking a staff member to join her Electorate Office team.  The North Shore Electorate Office is located in the heart of Neutral Bay, where constituents and local community groups can engage with the Member for North Shore regarding state government services.

About the position

The position of the Senior Electorate Officer includes the responsibility for organising the office and providing a high level of support to the Member for North Shore. This includes liaison and negotiation with constituents, Ministerial offices, media, stakeholders and community organisations as well as providing key political strategic advice on areas of portfolio responsibility and issues relevant to the electorate.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Position Description
• Parliament of NSW website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

How to apply

To apply for this position, please attach to your application:

• Your cover letter [maximum one page], which outlines your experience against the role accountabilities, as described in the position description.
• Your up-to-date resume [maximum three pages], which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position.
• Your response [maximum two pages] to how you meet the selection criteria below.
• Names and contact details of at least two professional referees.

In addition to the generic requirements outlined in the position description, 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 you are called for an interview.

Selection criteria:

1. Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with community groups, government and non-government organisations, and the media.
2. Excellent writing skills including the ability to prepare correspondence, briefing notes, submissions, speeches, newsletters and media releases.
3. Demonstrated superior organisational skills to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
4. Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement and ability to perform at a high standard under limited supervision and within a team environment.
5. Demonstrated ability to undertake responsibility for the day-to-day management of the electorate office and undertake supervisory responsibility of staff.
6. An interest in, and understanding of, the Australian political context and Australian parliamentary procedures and processes.
7. Good word processing/keyboard and computer skills in an office environment.
8. Demonstrated research and analytical skills including the ability to analyse policy and legislation.

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

Job Reference: 492462

CLOSING DATE:  Monday, 14 July 2025 [11.55pm]