Elections Project Advisor

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Victorian Electoral Commission Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Victorian Electoral Commission

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Other

Reference: VG/VEC/308722294/177472
- CBD location
- Hybrid working environment
- Ongoing full-time
- VPS Grade 4.1 ($91,418 - $103,725)

**About the VEC**
At the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) we are not just about elections, we are about enabling all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy. The VEC conducts State and local council elections and is responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of electoral issues in the Victorian community. Our goal is to be change ready and responsive to legislative changes and community expectations in a dynamic and complex operating environment.

**About the role**
It takes thousands of people to deliver an election and the Field Staffing team is responsible for managing the temporary workforce that makes an election possible. Reporting to the Manager, Field Staffing, the Project Advisor (Field Staffing) is responsible for delivery of important projects and activities relating to the temporary election workforce.

**Key responsibilities of the role include**:

- Project management of large-scale multi-phase bulk recruitment projects and continuous improvement projects related to the temporary election workforce
- Policy and procedure development relating to the appointment, recruitment, management, and performance evaluation of the temporary election workforce
- Election delivery support for administration and management of the temporary workforce during election events

**What you'll bring to the role**
- Demonstrated experience contributing to the delivery of projects, with a sound understanding of how processes and resources must be coordinated and closely managed to achieve results within strict timeframes
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks or projects and competing deadlines
- A proactive and “hands-on” attitude to project work
- Ability to take the lead and work autonomously, while also working effectively as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships

HR or workforce management experience would be highly desirable but is not essential. Election experience is not essential for this role - if you have the right skills, we want to hear from you

**How to apply**
All applicants must submit:

- a current CV and;
- a separate document with responses to 4 of the 5 Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as listed in the position description.

**Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday, 8 February 2024.**

**VEC contact details



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