Job title/classification: Electorate Officer – Senior Policy Adviser  

Job type: Full time/Ongoing  

Workbase: Electorate Office – Reservoir VIC 

Supervisor/Manager: Chief of Staff  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.  

Overview of Role  

This is a senior role within Senator Stewart’s office. You will be responsible for providing high quality advice and support to Senator Stewart, and coordinating the Senator’s policy, Parliamentary and committee work to support and implement the mandate of the Federal Albanese Labor Government.  

  You are:  

Compassionate, hardworking and have a human centered policy mind. You have demonstrated experience in policy, research and/or advocacy, are a strong writer and researcher, and enjoy a regular trip to Canberra.  You will provide high level, strategic advice, and work in a dynamic environment with significant autonomy. 

You would be joining a small, highly motivated new team of people who are driven by their Labor values, and love what they do. 

Main duties/responsibilities:  

• Supporting Senator Stewart to conduct her Parliamentary committee work. This includes liaising with ministerial offices, committee secretariats, and other Senate offices; providing detailed briefings on legislation measures and debates; preparing question packs; monitoring Committee processes and briefing the Senator accordingly. 

• Working closely with the team and stakeholders to prepare for Parliament. This includes drafting legislation speeches and other speeches as required; liaising with Whips office, PMO, and other offices. 

• Developing and maintain professional relationships with Minister’s Offices, Committee Secretariats other key stakeholders.  

• Working across the team to ensure issues and key areas of interest to the Senator’s constituents – the people of Victoria – are represented through Senator Stewart’s policy, media/communications, and community work, as well as at the Federal Government level.  

• Accompanying and represent the Senator at meetings and events, as required.  

• Travel to Canberra, across Victoria and elsewhere will be required.  

 Requirements, skills & experience   

• Strategic thinking and planning skills 

• Ability to work to tight deadlines, plan, organise and prioritise work under pressure.  

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.  

• Strong research, speech and report writing skills.  

• Highly motivated, be able to work proactively, independently and in a small team.  

• Demonstrated professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.  

• Demonstrated career experience in related role.  

• Qualifications in Economics, Politics, Law, Social Science or related field.  

• A knowledge of government and previous experience in politics or parliamentary processes is desirable but not mandatory.  

• Availability to work flexible hours and travel as required.  

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 2020-2023. A salary of up to $89,793 will be paid plus an additional optional allowance of up to $34,223 in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work. Employer contribution of 15.4% superannuation is also payable, as well as travel allowance for required overnight travel.  

• Whole or partial reimbursement up to a maximum of $10,000 per financial year of tuition fees (including HELP or TAFE)  

• A probationary period of three months will apply.  

Applications detailing your relevant skills and experience and the names of two referees should be sent to [email protected] by COB Friday 26 September 2025. For further information please contact: (03) 9070 1920.