Assistant Media Communications and Marketing Officer (Electorate Officer B)
Senator Susan McDonald – Senator for Queensland
Position Overview
Reporting to the Media Manager, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-impact political communications at a national level. The successful applicant will play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic social media and marketing initiatives that advance the Senator's advocacy across Queensland and in Canberra.
Working in a fast-paced political environment, the successful applicant will support the Media Manager in delivering proactive, strategic and persuasive communications across traditional and digital platforms. The role will contribute to media engagement, narrative development, stakeholder activation and brand growth while ensuring consistent, disciplined messaging aligned with the Senator's priorities.
This role would suit a motivated communications professional who thrives in dynamic environments, can identify opportunities in the political and cultural landscape, and executes with discipline and creativity. You will be proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in a setting where priorities can shift quickly.
Some travel may be required.
Key Duties
* Develop and maintain a practical media and communications plan, including a forward content calendar.
* Assist in preparing social media content, e-newsletters, website updates, media releases, opinion pieces, speeches, talking points and other communication materials.
* Maintain the Parliamentarian's website, ensuring content is accurate, current and aligned with office priorities.
* Monitor local media, social media and community channels to identify proactive media and content opportunities.
* Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
* Attend events, stalls and community functions to generate photos, videos, captions and other local content.
* Prepare media/content notes, briefing material, required materials and follow-up actions for assigned events.
* Assist in drafting coordinate or support parliamentary communications, including speeches, 90-second statements, constituency statements and talking points.
* Maintain records of media engagement, content performance, media contacts and relevant communications activity.
* Assist with whole-of-office priorities, constituent enquiries and other reasonable duties as directed by the Parliamentarian or Office Manager.
Ideal Applicant Skills, Qualifications and Experience
* Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and engaging content across digital, print, media and parliamentary formats.
* Sound political judgement and an understanding of Australia's system of government, parliamentary processes and electorate office environments.
* Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced workplace.
* Knowledge in preparing social media content, newsletters, website updates, media releases, speeches, talking points or similar communications materials.
* Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
* Strong attention to detail and confidence using digital platforms, social media, website systems and basic design or content creation tools.
* The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small, high-performing team.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team and contribute flexibly to whole-of-office priorities.
* Flexibility to work irregular hours and travel as required.
* An understanding of Liberal National Party values and policy priorities.
Employment Conditions
* A commencing salary in accordance with the Electorate Officer B will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills.
* An additional optional allowance may be considered in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work and any travel requirements.
* Relocation assistance, studies assistance and paid study leave may also be available (subject to eligibility requirements).
* An employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will be payable.
Additional Information
* An initial probationary period of three months may apply and may be subject to extension.
* The successful applicant may be required to undergo a National Police History Check.
* Staff may be subject to automatic cessation triggers in accordance with Section 14 of the MOP(S) Act.
* The successful applicant will be required to comply with their obligations under the Behaviour Codes and Standards.
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