Are you passionate about all things communication with a strong focus on digital storytelling?

Mr Adam Baillie MP, Member for Townsville is seeking a motivated and digital savvy casual Assistant Electorate Officer to attend community events and create high-quality media content that builds connection, visibility and engagement across all media platforms.

Key Objectives

• Attend community events, usually out of business hours and on weekends, to capture and post in real time, content for all media platforms, including hard print and socials.
• Create and deliver content that highlights key priorities, initiatives and community impact.
• Foster strong relationships by supporting and engaging with constituents and community groups in person or online.
• Provide general administration tasks as directed.

Your Role

• Support the Electorate Officer with media enquiries, constituent enquiries and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the implementation of strategic communication activities.
• Work with the Electorate Officer to identify media opportunities and schedule proactive placements.
• Draft and edit media releases, newsletters, opinion pieces, and other publications.
• Manage social media platforms, ensuring timely and engaging updates.
• Support electorate events and activities, providing on-the-ground assistance as needed.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by the Member.

What We're Looking For

• Able to work evening, weekends and public holidays, depending on event schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a knack for storytelling.
• Experience in social media management, videography, photography, and graphic design.
• Professional, discreet, and capable of maintaining confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Queensland's parliamentary processes and political landscape is advantageous but not essential.

This is more than a job - it's a chance to contribute meaningfully to the Townsville electorate and help amplify the work of a dedicated Member of Parliament. If you're driven, detail-oriented, and ready to bring your digital expertise to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

How to apply:

Applicants should provide a resume and a suitability statement and submit their application through the SmartJobs website.

Your suitability statement (no more than 1 page) should describe your suitability for the position and focus on the experience, skills, knowledge and abilities detailed in role description.