Deputy Electoral Commissioner

2 weeks ago


City of Glenorchy, Australia Department of Justice TAS Full time

Department of Justice
Tasmanian Electoral Commission

Deadline for applications: Sunday 19 May, :55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Senior Executive - Level 1 - Payment of Salary subject to annual performance assessment

$147,116.00 to $161,724.00 per year

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

The Deputy Electoral Commissioner manages workplace, electoral operations, statutory roles, functions, and responsibilities of the Electoral Commissioner in their absence.

We welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, diverse cultural backgrounds, mature age workers, and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests to remove barriers for applicants with disabilities throughout the assessment process.

We embrace diversity, offer flexible working arrangements to promote inclusivity.

Period of Appointment

Fixed Term Senior Executive appointment up to 5 years

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight, flexible options available

Duties
  • Work closely with the Commissioner to exercise powers and responsibilities of the Electoral Commissioner
  • Provide leadership for strategic projects supporting TEC's functions
  • Oversee various elections
  • Guide policies, training, communications, and engagement activities
  • Manage electoral legislation and advice
  • Lead the TEC and coordinate resources
  • Liaise with electoral stakeholders
  • Prepare reports and submissions
  • Lead change projects

Strict political neutrality required. The TEC is politically independent.

Pre-employment Checks

Pre-employment checks include criminal, dishonesty, and integrity assessments

Qualifications required

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Online applications preferred. Complete the online form and attach cover letter, resume, and selection criteria responses in Word or PDF format.

Referees may be contacted without prior notice if their details are provided with the application.

  • Review the Statement of Duties
  • Ask the Contact Officer for clarifications
  • Submit your application along with required documents

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