Pat Conroy MPMember for ShortlandMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for Pacific Island AffairsApplications are invited for the full-time ongoing position of Office Manager in the office of Pat Conroy MP, based in the Member’s Electorate Office in Shortland, NSW.About the positionThe Office is seeking an enthusiastic, professional, and dedicated Office Manager that will be responsible for coordinating the management and administration of the Member’s Electorate Office.The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to:Overseeing the general day to day administrative duties of the office including, staff and employment support, diary management, stationary provision, and responding to enquiries from the general public.Ensuring office budgets are managed effectively and appropriately in line with departmental guidelines and that vendors are paid promptly.Providing advice to the Member on entitlements available to him in his role, including staff allocation, travel expenses, electorate allowance and office budgets.Supporting the Member’s spending of electorate allowance over the financial year and keeping an accurate record of expenses.Overseeing the Members diary, in conjunction with the Member’s Executive Assistant.Responsibility for the daily management of the public inbox, including the referral of correspondence/ action items to the appropriate staff members.Taking primary responsibility for the management of constituent casework. Directing the flow of constituent casework in the office – ensuring ministerial/ departmental cases are actioned and complex case work are appropriately assigned to a staff member, for personal management.Record keeping, data entry, filing and other administrative tasks as required.Working outside of standard business hours will occasionally be required, for events and during campaign periods.Other duties as required.The ideal applicant should possess the following skills, qualifications and experience:Demonstrated experience in a senior administrative role or similar position in a demanding public, non-profit or private sector environment.The experience and temperament to work with a small team to deliver on competing priorities while operating under time constraints and strict deadlines.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to work effectively and liaise with other Ministerial Offices, the Australian Public Service and the community.Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate to a variety of audiences.Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic environment as part of a team.Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.Developed knowledge of diary, travel and administrative systems, including the use of Microsoft Office suite.Demonstrated professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.Proven reliability in meeting deadlines and commitments, especially in high pressure situations.Desirable:Driver’s licenceRegistered Justice of the PeaceCommitment to social justiceEmployment 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 $74,095 and $86,506 will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills (please note: a salary increase of 3.8% will take effect from 5 August 2025).An additional optional allowance of up to $35,793 will also be negotiated in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work.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.An initial probationary period of three months will apply and may be subject to extension.The successful applicant will be required to comply with the Behaviour Code for Staff employed under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984.The successful applicant may be required to undergo a National Police History check.Applicants are required to obtain and maintain security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 2 and comply with the Ministerial Staff Code of Conduct.Applications should be forwarded to pat.conroy.mp@aph.gov.au and include a CV with the names of two referees and a 1-page cover letter addressing your skills, experience, and suitability for the role.Applications close on Friday 13 June 2025.For further information please contact the Electorate Office on 02 4947 9546 or pat.conroy.mp@aph.gov.au
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