Communications Officer (Senior Electorate Officer)
Employer: Jamie Parker NSW Greens MP Work Type/s: Contract, Part Time
Classification/s: Advocacy & Campaigns, Communications & Marketing, Environment & Sustainability, Policy & Research
Sector/s: State Government
Location: Sydney
Applications close: 07 April, 2014.
Legislative Assembly – Balmain Electorate Office
Communications Officer (Senior Electorate Officer) Temporary part time position, four days per week for up to 6 months with a view to ongoing employment. Maximum total remuneration package $74,290 pa including pro-rata salary ($53,189 pa - $60,969 pa), an All Incidence of Employment Allowance ($6,200 pa), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
The office of Jamie Parker MP has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our small and passionate team as a communications specialist. The position will be 4 days a week based in Glebe.
Selection Criteria
    Excellent writing skills including the ability to prepare correspondence, briefing notes, submissions, speeches, newsletters and media releases;
    Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with community stakeholder groups, government and non-government organisations and the media;
    Demonstrated online communications and community engagement skills including content creation and administration, website management and social media engagement;
    Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment;
    Capacity to comprehend complex issues, think strategically and adapt to changing circumstances, and demonstrated sound political judgement;
    Excellent computer skills across all Microsoft Office platforms, social media platforms, database packages and internet and email programs;
    Demonstrated superior organisational skills, capacity to exercise judgement and ability to work both individually and within a team environment.
Experience/Knowledge/Personal Qualities
    Experience of working with, or in a political organisation;
    An interest in, and thorough understanding of, the Australian political context and Australian parliamentary procedures and processes;
    A keen consumer of media, current affairs and news, and a good understanding of media operations. Ability to track legislation and the parliamentary program;
    Good understanding of the NGO and community sector;
    Sound knowledge and understanding of Australian Greens policies and major issues and how they relate to other political parties and NGOs’ policies. Awareness of party structure and operations of the Australian Greens and the Greens NSW;
    Enthusiasm, initiative and ability to work effectively and amicably under pressure;
    A respect for sensitive and confidential information.
Desirable experience/skills
    Postgraduate qualifications in law, economics, social sciences, politics or communications;
    Graphic design skills and video editing skills.

How to apply for this job Enquiries Lesa de Leau, Senior Electorate Officer, Balmain Electorate Office Email to: lesa.deleau@parliament.nsw.gov.au. Information Packages Available below. How to apply By email: lesa.deleau@parliament.nsw.gov.au using the subject line: Communications Officer application via EthicalJobs. Or by mail marked "Confidential" to: Lesa de Leau Office of Jamie Parker MP