Project Officer, Centre of Event Expertise

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Electoral Commission Full time

**Agency Purpose**

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Government to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.

**The AEC’s values and commitments**

The AEC values and commitments are an essential component of our operating environment and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.

**The Team**

The Centre of Event Expertise in the Delivery and Support Branch is a focal point for knowledge on electoral events and the improvement of business practices related to electoral events. The section supports the effective planning and delivery of electoral events through a range of program and project support functions.

**The Opportunity**

The Project Officer in the Centre of Event Expertise will play a crucial role in supporting key election and referendum preparation and delivery projects. These projects contribute to priorities at the core of the AEC’s strategic direction, including improving the speed of the count and the voter experience.

This position is responsible for supporting the Assistant Director with project management including the maintenance of key project documents, monitoring and managing budgets and timelines, liaising with key external stakeholders, and ensuring the team meets the obligations of the AEC’s enterprise project management framework.

To excel you’ll have:

- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to propose and facilitate change and contribute to business improvement strategies.
- The ability to work autonomously and under limited direction on complex to moderately complex tasks, while maintaining a strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team
- Confidence and the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and negotiate with team members, business areas and external stakeholders above your level to achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation.
- The ability to remain positive and respond to pressure in a calm manner, while committing energy and drive to achieve goals that support the AEC’s strategic direction.
- Existing, or an ability to quickly gain, knowledge of Australian electoral law and practice.
- Project management skills, or the desire to gain them, including the ability to help maintain project management documents, monitor timelines, manage budgets, conduct risk assessments, and liaise with internal project management stakeholders under the direction of higher classification levels.

**Eligibility**
- AEC employees must be Australian citizens.
- Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.
- Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance.
- Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.

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