Job Summary
- $100,036 per annum
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 16th Mar 2023
- Melbourne > Carlton
The Leader of the Victoria Greens, Samantha Ratnam, is looking for an experienced and motivated strategist to join her team working with the Victorian Greens State MPs.
The Victorian Greens have elected eight MPs to the Victorian Parliament: four in the lower house and four in the upper house where we are in shared balance of power. Our aim is to implement Greens policy by working in the Parliament and in the community, including through campaigning on key state-wide and local issues.
We are looking for someone able to support the Chief of Staff and senior staff team to drive parliamentary campaign work with the Victorian Greens MPs and navigate the complex and ever-changing environment of state politics. The role involves issues campaign management and strategy implementation, supporting the management of relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, and supporting the Chief of Staff.
You will be employed under the terms and conditions of a Parliamentary Advisor. Parliamentary Advisors are employees of the Victorian Parliament, directly accountable to the Parliamentary Leader. Parliamentary Advisor roles require a high degree of loyalty, versatility and the ability to maintain confidentiality on behalf of the Leader, MPs and those who contact the office.
Reporting | This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff, however, with supervision from the Parliamentary Leader.
Location of the position | The position will be based primarily at the Leader’s office with the expectation of work in other locations, most notably Parliament House. Some regional travel is also expected.
Hours of work | The role is offered as full time but a 9 day fortnight or 4 day week may be considered for the right applicant. A standard work day is 7.6 hours, to be worked between 8am and 6pm, with some overtime and weekend work as needed.
Salary | Parliamentary Advisor starting salary is $100,036 per annum (plus superannuation).
For any questions, contact Clare at [email protected] using the subject line: Deputy Chief of Staff enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.