The office of Senator Claire Chandler - Shadow Minister for Finance, Shadow Minister for Government Services and Shadow Minister for the Public Service, is seeking applications for a full-time ongoing Media & Communications Officer, based in Richmond, TAS or Canberra, ACT.
Position Overview
This role provides communications and media support to Senator Claire Chandler, contributing to her parliamentary work, public engagement, and shadow ministerial portfolios. The position involves creating and managing content across the Senator’s social media platforms, coordinating media appearances, and supporting electorate outreach through strategic communications and media channels.
The key duties of the position include but are not limited to:
* Media Strategy & Engagement: Develop and implement proactive media strategies to promote the Senator’s positions on key issues. Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
* Content Creation: Develop high-quality media releases, opinion pieces, speeches, newsletters, and social media content (including video content) across multiple platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X.
* Digital Communications: Manage the Senator’s social media platforms and website, ensuring timely updates and engaging content that reflects current priorities and events.
* Monitoring & Analysis: Track media coverage, digital engagement and online sentiment, and emerging issues relevant to the Senator’s portfolios and electorate. Provide timely briefings and advice to the Senator based on this monitoring.
* Event Support: Assist with communications planning and promotion for public events, press conferences, and community engagements. Coordinate media attendance and coverage in collaboration with relevant staff.
* Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the Senator and staff, including the Community Engagement Officer, to ensure communications across all platforms are aligned with legislative priority and electorate activities.
* Travel: Regular state, interstate and Canberra travel may be required for this role, with occasional irregular work hours, particularly during parliamentary sitting weeks.
The ideal applicant should possess the following skills, qualifications, and experience:
* Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for media and digital audiences under tight deadlines.
* Strategic thinking with the ability to respond quickly to media opportunities and challenges.
* Proficiency in digital media including developing video content and social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X.
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced political environment.
* Ability to work as part of a team, under time constraints and strict deadlines with minimum supervision.
* Prior political experience is preferred but not essential, however an interest in and understanding of the political environment is required.
* Demonstrated professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Employment conditions:
The position is offered under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 and conditions are outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 which include:
* A commencing salary between $76,910 and $89,793 will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills.
* An additional Electorate Support 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.
Applicants should note the following:
* 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.
How to apply
Submit a CV with the names of two referees and a one-page (maximum) cover letter outlining your interest in this position, and demonstrating your skills, capabilities, knowledge and experience.
Applications close at 11:59 PM Wednesday 15 April 2026
Contact Officer: ***************@aph.gov.au or 03 6260 2***
Submit Applications to ***************@aph.gov.au