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Electorate Officer

ANZSCO 224911

Employed

2,600

Part-time share

32%

Female share

60%

Median age

36 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Electorate Officers manage the electorate office of a politician, and liaise with constituents and the media on their behalf.

What they typically do

  • Liaises with other staff, government departments and members of the constituency on matters relating to the electorate and any portfolios or committees the member of parliament may be part of and other areas of general concern.
  • Researches and prepares reports, briefing notes, memoranda, correspondence and other routine documents.
  • Maintains confidential files and documents.
  • Attends meetings and acts as secretary as required.
  • Maintains appointment diaries and makes travel arrangements.
  • Processes incoming and outgoing mail, filing correspondence and maintains records.
  • Screens telephone calls and answers inquiries.
  • Takes and transcribes dictation of letters and other documents.
  • May supervise other secretarial and clerical staff.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
27.3%
NSW
23.1%
QLD
15.4%
WA
10.3%
SA
8%
ACT
7.8%
TAS
5.5%
NT
2.4%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Electorate Officer.