Electorate Officer

Electorate Officer – Office of Meg Brown MP, Labor Member for Franklin

18 hours per week | $72,433 – $79,173 pro-rata |

Do you believe in fairness, opportunity, and making sure every community has a voice?

We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated Electorate Officer to join the team in the Office of Meg Brown MP, Labor Member for Franklin.

This role is about reaching out, building new connections, and ensuring that the voices of local people are heard in Parliament.

 What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement community engagement plans – both in person and online.

• Organise forums, briefings, roundtables, town halls, and other public events.

• Create and distribute community newsletters, surveys, and notices on local issues.

• Contribute to digital media content, including social media engagement and monitoring.

• Liaise with and assist constituents and groups via email, phone, in person meetings, and online platforms.

What you’ll bring:

• An understanding of Tasmanian politics and the issues facing communities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adaptable to diverse audiences.

• High-level organisational and self-management skills.

• Confidence with digital tools – especially social media and Microsoft Office.

• A genuine passion for community connection and engagement.

This role requires flexibility, including some evening and weekend work, and occasional intrastate travel. You’ll be part of a Labor team committed to fairness, opportunity, and making sure people across Tasmania are represented.

For a position description email Tasman Hielscher at tasman.hielscher@parliament.tas.gov.au  Submit your resume with two referees and a cover letter addressing the criteria by return email to Tasman or via the Seek website.

Applications close at 5pm 7th September.