Thomas Stephen Email & Phone Number

Newstead, Qld, Au

Provide expert and timely advice to the Minister and senior ministerial staffon complex and sensitive policy/media and portfolio issues.Identify policy initiative opportunities and lead research into thedevelopment of strategic policy options.Developing, implementing and managing a co-ordinated media strategy andpublic relations communications strategies to maximise positive publicity forthe portfolio.Liaise with Government departments, the private sector… Show more Provide expert and timely advice to the Minister and senior ministerial staffon complex and sensitive policy/media and portfolio issues.Identify policy initiative opportunities and lead research into thedevelopment of strategic policy options.Developing, implementing and managing a co-ordinated media strategy andpublic relations communications strategies to maximise positive publicity forthe portfolio.Liaise with Government departments, the private sector and the communityto identify key issues in relation to policy requirements.Initiating and maintaining effective working relationships with key mediapersonnel and departmental staff.Analyse strategic policy proposals and provide recommendations to theMinister regarding their appropriateness.Analyse and prepare reports, papers, policy statements, briefing notes andstatistical information on policy and related matters and significant portfolioinitiatives.Monitor and advise upon legislative and policy developments inQueensland, interstate and overseas.Represent the views of the Minister on policy issues in a wide variety ofnegotiations, meetings and consultations.Ensuring all sections of the media are monitored for items impacting on theMinister’s portfolio.Identifying media opportunities, preparing media statements and writingarticles and speeches.Ensure an effective interface exists between the Minister's office and theDepartments within the Minister's portfolio.Model professional and ethical behaviour, treat others with respect andensure personal conduct does not reflect adversely on the reputation of theemploying member. Act at all times in accordance with the Queenslandlegislative framework for ministerial staff and code of conduct andconsistently apply those high standards of ethical behaviour to self andothers. Show less

Analyse and prepare reports, briefing notes, submissions and statistical information and associated correspondence.Coordinate and undertake research on Government policy issues and provide advice to senior Ministerial staff and the Minister.Draft and prepare speeches and provide briefs on political issues.Monitor and advise on legislation and policy developments in Queensland, interstate and overseas.Review a broad range of media (publications/radio/TV/internet)… Show more Analyse and prepare reports, briefing notes, submissions and statistical information and associated correspondence.Coordinate and undertake research on Government policy issues and provide advice to senior Ministerial staff and the Minister.Draft and prepare speeches and provide briefs on political issues.Monitor and advise on legislation and policy developments in Queensland, interstate and overseas.Review a broad range of media (publications/radio/TV/internet) on a daily basis to ensure the Office is updated on key issues.Liaise with Ministerial Offices, Departmental officers, private sector organisations and community groups in undertaking research and analysis duties.Assist senior ministerial staff in the performance of their duties.Liase with caucus members to address their needs and concerns with the Minister's portfolio.Assist the coordinate and management of the Minister's social media. Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Constituent liaison across a range of inbound issues via phone and email, as well as ensuring the timely and professional resolution of cases requiring further attention.Organisation of events and fundraisers the Member is attending through stakeholder engagement, creation of design material, writing of speeches, research into local issues of note and general office duties.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science And International Relations

Juris Doctors, Law