Election Day Support Staff

6 days ago


Fremantle, Western Australia Programmed PERSOLKELLY Full time

Persolkelly is seeking experienced professionals to assist with the Western Australian State election in 2025. We are currently hiring for various positions, including Issuing Officer, Student Electoral Officer, Voter Information Officer, General Assistant, Ballot Box Guard, and Queue Controller.

Job Description:

  • Issuing Officer: Responsible for issuing ballot papers to electors on polling day, rotating as a ballot box guard and queue controller. After 6 pm, becomes a counting officer to conduct the count.
  • Student Electoral Officer: Year 11 or 12 students assist in polling place duties performed by Officers. Limited hours.
  • Voter Information Officer: Engaged centrally through the Electoral Ambassador program; may be assigned to polling places with high concentrations of culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) or indigenous electors. Can perform other duties but are largely deployed to assist electors with language, literacy, or other requirements.
  • General Assistant: Larger polling places have one to two General Assistants allocated to them. They may assist with the setup of a polling place on the night before polling for a maximum of three hours. On Polling Day, they start at 5:30 pm to assist with the count and pack up.
  • Ballot Box Guard: Ensures the correct ballot box papers are put into the ballot boxes (also rotates as an Issuing Officer and Queue Controller). After 6 pm, becomes a counting officer to conduct the count.
  • Queue Controller: Manages the queue into the polling place and directs electors as needed (also rotates as an Issuing Officer and Ballot Box Guard). After 6 pm, becomes a counting officer to conduct the count.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work for a leading WA government agency
  • Attractive pay rate
  • Friendly and supportive working environment

About Us:

Persolkelly is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers. We specialise in the recruitment of Professional, ICT, Government, STEM, Management, and Executive talent.

We have recently been appointed as the sole recruitment partner for the Western Australian Electoral Commission and will be working to provide a 10,000-strong workforce to deliver the next State election in 2025.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary of $75,000 - $90,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
  • The opportunity to work with a leading government agency
  • A friendly and supportive working environment

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a similar role or relevant industry
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Hours:

  • Issuing Officer: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm (8th March 2025)
  • Student Electoral Officer: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (8th March 2025)
  • Voter Information Officer: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (24th February - 7th March 2025), 7:00 am - 9:00 pm (8th March 2025)
  • General Assistant: 3 hours between 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm (7th March 2025), 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (8th March 2025)
  • Ballot Box Guard: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm (8th March 2025)
  • Queue Controller: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm (8th March 2025)


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