POSITION DESCRIPTION

WEB AND NEW MEDIA CO-ORDINATOR (Electorate Officer A)

SENATOR RACHEL SIEWERT

Australian Greens Senator for Western Australia

Job Description The web and new media co-ordinator (WNMC) will be working for Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert to manage and produce external communications for Senator Siewert and the Greens Senate team, with a specific focus on web and new media streams and/or graphic design. The position would suit a recent graduate or student with good web/IT or graphic design skills and an interest in politics. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the existing communications staff and maximise the potential for a range of online communication modes to effectively promote the work of the Australian Greens Senators in parliament. The position reports to Senator Rachel Siewert - with oversight provided by Senator Brown's Senior Media Adviser - and will liaise closely with the Chief of Staff and other Senate offices.

This position is based in Canberra, joining the Green Senators’ media team. The work environment is highly dynamic, requiring all media staff to work accurately and effectively to ensure up-to-the-minute communication of the Green message within rapidly changing political debates.

Key responsibilities: Working with the Senior Media Adviser and communications team:

• Website content and design management • Production of new media/online ads & features • Management/monitoring of web stats and figures • Co-ordination of e-list messages/campaigns • Custom coding of existing websites • Database development to optimise contact with constituents • Managing consistency/identity/branding control across all materials • Campaign and communication strategy development, with particular focus on electronic and new media elements; • Monitoring/management of social network sites, blogosphere and other campaigns • Management of internal and external online communications • Effective liaison with other Greens campaigns and parliamentary offices around the country, and other duties as directed.

Additional tasks Graphic design & multimedia skills, including:

• Production of pamphlets, policy documents and other promotional materials • Advertising/backdrops/posters and other large format materials • Video shooting/audio recording/photo shooting • Video/audio/photo editing • Management, co-ordination and archiving of all images/printed materials/photos/logos • Preparing materials for press conferences, community meetings and events;

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Qualifications in web, graphic design or related communications discipline or relevant experience; • Specific web tech, new media and online communications and campaigns skills; • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Drupal and CiviCRM highly regarded; • Graphic design skills, including advanced ability on Adobe software highly regarded; • Understanding of Australian politics and knowledge of Australian Greens policies; • Ability to formulate overarching campaigns that utilise web and new technologies; • Strong analytical skills and effective judgement; • Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; • Ability to work as part of a team, under time constraints and strict deadlines, with a minimum of supervision.

The position is classified as Electorate Officer Band A under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 with conditions outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Collective Agreement 2006-2009. A salary of between $41, 419 - $48,404 p.a. will be offered. An allowance in lieu of overtime of $3,276 p.a. applies and there is also generous employer-funded superannuation for this position. This position requires some weekend and out-of-hours work. A probationary period of 3 months will apply. Occasional travel to the electorate office in Perth may be required from time to time.

Written applications should address the selection criteria, include a current resume and the names of two referees and be forwarded to Senator Siewert: Unit 1/151 Brisbane St NORHTBRIDGE WA 6003 or via email – dee.oneill@aph.gov.au by C.O.B 20 January 2009.

For further information about the position, please contact Dee O'Neill on (08) 9228 3277.