Simon Kennedy MP, Federal Member for Cook, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to his office. The EA will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of daily activities across both the Electorate and Parliamentary offices.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional organiser, an excellent communicator, and a calm problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced political environment. This role will suit someone with excellent judgement, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.

Main Responsibilities

Diary & Travel Management

Manage the MP’s diary, ensuring public, professional and personal commitments are met

Organise all travel and logistics for the MP across parliamentary sitting periods and electorate engagements

Coordinate meetings, calls, events and conferences, including the preparation of relevant briefing materials

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Build and nurture relationships with community groups, local businesses, and electorate stakeholders

Build relationships with other MP offices and officials across Parliament

Create and maintain stakeholder maps

Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of contacts

Finance Management & Administration

Track and manage office budgets and expenditure

Ensure effective resourcing of both Electorate and Parliamentary offices

Oversee office operations including rent, utilities, and equipment

Manage HR compliance, including training and parliamentary requirements (e.g., Register of Interests)

Correspondence & Communication

Manage all incoming communications across channels (including in-person, phone, email and post)

Distribute and assign incoming communications to the appropriate team members

Deal with some correspondence effectively and efficiently

Maintain and update the office database and record management systems

Skills and Experience

Demonstrated experience in a high-level administrative or executive support role

Proven ability to manage competing priorities under pressure

Outstanding organisational and time-management skills

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Discretion, sound judgement and a high degree of professionalism

A proactive, team-oriented attitude with a problem-solving mindset

Familiarity with the Australian political and parliamentary systems is desirable

Salary and Conditions

Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

Location: Cronulla, NSW

Conditions: Governed by the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 and the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2020–2023

Probation: Offered on a 3-month contract in first instance

How to Apply

Applications should include:

A one-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

A current one-page CV

Names and contact details of two referees

Please email your application to: [email protected]

The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified