Stephen Bates MP is seeking a part-time Office Manager to join his small and hard working team on a long-term contract. The Brisbane Electorate Office is dedicated to working with the constituents and communities of Brisbane to build democratic power and advocate for better outcomes at an individual level and a collective level.

About us:

Our office’s daily focus is to assist constituents with navigating bureaucratic systems including the NDIS, Centrelink, and Immigration, supporting people who are struggling to access help, and working with community members and groups to solve local issues.

As a member of the Australian Greens, Stephen works inside and outside the Australian Parliament to advance issues of importance to his electorate including climate, integrity, housing, health, and within his portfolios of LGBTIQA+ and Youth.

The Office of Stephen Bates acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land in which we live and work and that sovereignty was never ceded.

About the role:

The Office Manager is responsible for the administration of the Office of Stephen Bates MP, including diary and travel management, office maintenance and management, workplace health and safety, accounting, and the facilitation of grant rounds.

The Office Manager will:

• Provide administrative assistance to the Member including appointment setting, diary management and travel arrangement.
• Manage electorate accounts and entitlements with oversight from the Chief of Staff.
• Maintain office systems including filing systems, budgets and finance.
• Manage and order electorate office supplies and equipment.
• Manage various grant rounds for organisations and community groups within the electorate.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Staff.

The position is offered under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984, with employment conditions outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2020-2023, including:

• A starting salary of $70,969 per annum pro-rata ($42,581.40 for this part-time 3 day a week role) and staff allowances.
• Superannuation of 15.4% in addition to salary.
• Ongoing training and professional development facilitated by the employment framework.
• Contracted role until May 2025, or until the federal election, whichever is soonest.

A probationary period of three months will apply and may be subject to extension by a maximum of three months at the discretion of the Chief of Staff and Member. All employees are expected to sign confidentiality and code of conduct agreements before the commencement of their employment.

About you:

The successful candidate will possess:

• An alignment with progressive Greens values, and a commitment to making positive change.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem identification and solving skills.
• Capacity to work independently, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in office administration or accounting.
• Familiarity with MS Office suite, especially Outlook.

Inclusion and diversity:

Our office is committed to creating an inclusive environment at work where diversity is recognised and celebrated. The Greens are an equal opportunity employer. We know that strength comes with diversity and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as people of colour, people with a disability, and those of any religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.

Even if you feel you do not possess all the required skills or experience for the role as advertised, we’d encourage you to apply and provide us with information on your other relevant or aligned skills.

A position description is attached.

CONTACT:

Should you have further questions, please contact Katinka Allom at [email protected] using the subject line: Office Manager enquiry via Ethical Jobs, or call on (07) 3862 4044.