Andrew Leigh

Newly minted MLA Chris Bourke is looking for an electoral assistant. Job ad below.

Electoral Assistant

Adviser Level 1 - $51,867 - $54,544

Dr Chris Bourke MLA, Labor Member for Ginninderra, is seeking a hard working and enthusiastic person for his Legislative Assembly office.

Core responsibilities will include:

-       Responding to constituent enquiries;

-       Office administration;

-       Reception duties;

-       Diary management; and

-       Policy research.

Applicants for this position will need to demonstrate the following skills:

-       Well developed oral and written communication skills;

-       Strong organisational ability;

-       Ability to work as part of a small, busy team;

-       A passion for community engagement; and

-       Excellent office IT skills.

An appreciation of how the Legislative Assembly functions, and an understanding of and commitment to the principles and policies of the Australian Labor Party would be an advantage.

For more information, contact Margaret Watt on 6205 0541 or at margaret.watt@ parliament.act.gov.au

Applications setting out relevant experience and addressing your suitability against the above list of desired skills should be forwarded to:

Dr Chris Bourke MLA

ACT Legislative Assembly

GPO Box 1020

Canberra  ACT  2601

Or email bourke@ parliament.act.gov.au by COB, Friday 17 June 2011.