Salary rates: ER1 – ER7, $99,134 – $118,961pa, EREGA 2024

Electorate Officer Part time

Initial 6-month contract with a possibility of extension

Applications are invited for the above position at the Electorate Office of Kirrilee Warr MLA, Member for Geraldton, based in Geraldton. In this role, the successful applicant will be required to respond to constituent enquiries, liaise with Government departments and other organisations and prepare and coordinate correspondence, media releases, publications, advertisements and social media content.

The applicant should be a highly motivated professional with excellent written and oral communication skills.  Experience in journalism, media, public relations, or marketing would be highly regarded.

Applicants should possess the following skills and experience:

Essential

• Strong office administration and IT skills (including social media).
• Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and schedule work to ensure the completion of tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills, particularly in dealing with complex and difficult situations and matter
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise initiative and also work as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to understand the impact and implications of issues and problems which arise in the constituency or parliamentary processes and able to consider the feelings and needs of all parties involved.
• Knowledge of Government and Parliamentary procedures.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications

The position is offered under the Electorate and Research Employees (CSA) General Agreement 2024. A probationary period of three months will apply.

For Further Job Related Information

For further information regarding the position, please contact Kirrilee Warr on – Kirrilee.Warr.MLA@mp.wa.gov.au

How to Apply

Applications setting out details of experience and addressing the above criteria should be forwarded with a CV and cover letter to Kirrilee.Warr.MLA@mp.wa.gov.au. The names and contact details of two referees should be included in your CV.

Applicants are requested to send applications clearly marked "Private and Confidential - Advertised Vacancy".

Applications close 4pm, Thursday 1 October 2026.