Electorate Officer - Office and Program Manger

The office of Emma Comer MP is seeking applications for a full-time non-ongoing (6 month contract) Office and Program Manager based in the Petrie Electorate Office in Clontarf, Qld.

Electorate officers act as their Parliamentarian’s day-to-day representative with constituents and enable Senators and Members to fulfil their duties as elected representatives. Their role involves engaging with their electorate through providing high-level constituency support, community outreach and local event management for their Parliamentarian.

The role set out below provides a basis for the work and the engagement of the successful applicant.

KEY OBJECTIVE

Provide leadership to the Electorate Office and overseeing its duties, namely assisting local constituents, community organisations and businesses with a range of issues on behalf of the Parliamentarian. This includes assigning and monitoring workflows within the Electorate Office.

DUTIES

• Electorate office operations oversight, office budget management

• Oversee staff budgets and paperwork, expenditure and expense claims and prepare acquittal documentation with extremely high accuracy

• Program oversight, diary management, travel and logistic support

• Quality review electorate documents including before signing by the Member as required

• Triage emails and correspondence and handle more complex matters

• Quality oversight of constituent workflow and occasional complex constituent work

• Management of constituent related electorate staff, mentoring and guidance

• Participate in training opportunities

• Promote, support and maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace culture

• General contributions to electorate activities and events as required

• Other duties as required by the Member.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• An excellent understanding of local issues, government services, the Government’s agenda, and the broader political landscape

• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage with a broad and diverse range of people across a range of channels

• Ability to multitask, prioritise and exercise a high-level of accountability, initiative and problem-solving skills, including the ability to re-direct and delegate tasks

• High level of administrative experience including Diary Management, Budget Management and Inbox Management

• Demonstrated experience managing, leading and developing staff

• Strong financial/budget management skills, or an ability to rapidly learn

• Sound understanding of office management functions, including developing policies and procedures, using various IT equipment and overseeing maintenance

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 2024-27 which include:

• A commencing salary between $91,158 to $102,681 will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills.

• An additional optional Electorate Staff Allowance may be considered in recognition of, and 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.

Applicants should note the following:

• An initial probationary period of three months may apply

• The successful applicant may be required to undergo a National Police History Check

• The successful applicant will be required to comply with their obligations under the Behaviour Codes and Standards

• The role is based at the Parliamentarian’s Electorate Office (EO) at 40 Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a CV with the names of two referees and a one-page (maximum) cover letter outlining your interest in this position, and demonstrating your skills, capabilities, knowledge and experience.

Submit Applications to              *************@aph.gov.au

Applications close on                12pm Monday 24 August 2026