Assistant Electorate Officer - Ipswich West

# Assistant Electorate Officer
- Ipswich West**Parliamentary Service** (Organisation site) BrassallThe Office of Ms Wendy Bourne MP is seeking a full-time Assistant Electorate Officer to support communications, administration and community engagement in the Ipswich West electorate.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Flexible full-time || Occupational group | Administration || Classification | AEO || Workplace Location | Ipswich region || Job ad reference | QLD/PAR26-69 || Closing date | 08-Jun-2026 || Yearly salary | $90867
- $113617 || Fortnightly salary | $3483
- $4355 || Job duration | Permanent || Contact person | Ashton Whatling || Contact details | Access the National Relay Service |Do you have strong communication skills and a passion for community engagement? Are you looking for a dynamic role supporting parliamentary work while making a real difference for local constituents?The Office of Ms Wendy Bourne MP, Member for Ipswich West, is seeking a proactive and highly organised full-time Assistant Electorate Officer to support the Member's parliamentary, electorate and community responsibilities. Working closely with the Electorate Officer and the Member, you will play a key role in communications, administration and constituent engagement within a rapid-paced and confidential environment.**Key Objectives*** Support the Member's parliamentary and electorate duties through effective communication and administration.* Deliver high quality media, correspondence and community engagement activities.* Provide responsive and professional service to constituents and stakeholders.**Your Role*** Lead media and communications activities, including coordinating public messaging, media releases and community updates.* Conduct research and write speeches, briefing notes and talking points to support the Member's engagements.* Produce formal communications including newsletters, correspondence, media releases and digital content.* Manage and grow the Member's social media presence, including use of editing tools and platforms such as Canva and Mailchimp.* Manage a high volume inbox, triaging correspondence to ensure timely and effective responses.* Schedule and maintain the Member's diary, including appointments, meetings and community events.* Support the day-to-day administrative operations of the electorate office.* Provide confidential secretarial, executive and administrative support to Ms Wendy Bourne MP.* Liaise with constituents to provide information, assistance and referrals regarding government services.* Build and maintain positive relationships with community groups, organisations and stakeholders across the Ipswich West electorate.* Conduct research and compile background material as required to support parliamentary and electorate activities.* Draft, compile and publish newsletters, surveys and other communications for constituents.* Occasional travel and out-of-hours work may be required to support the Member at community events.**What We're Looking For*** Strong research, writing and communication skills, including experience drafting speeches and formal correspondence.* Experience producing professional communications such as newsletters, media releases and stakeholder correspondence.* Demonstrated social media experience, including content creation and use of platforms/tools such as Canva and Mailchimp.* Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment.* Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.* Sound administrative and secretarial experience, including diary and inbox management.* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team while exercising initiative and flexibility.* High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.**How to Apply**If this opportunity interests you, apply via the SmartJobs website with your resume and two professional referees. Applicants are encouraged to review the Applicant Information Package attached on SmartJobs.

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