Elections Project Advisor

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142

**Grade**:VPS 4

**Occupation**:Projects

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/VEC/1881030

Elections Project Advisor (Multiple Roles)
- 3 x Full-Time, Fixed Term roles available (until April 2027)
- VPS Grade 4.1 ($97,955 - $111,142, plus superannuation)
- Hybrid working arrangements available
- An exciting opportunity to contribute to Victoria’s democracy in the State Election 2026
- Location update: This role will commence at 530 Collins Street, Melbourne, and relocate to 465 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne in October 2025

**Why join us**
- 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.
We provide a values driven workplace culture with a passion for excellence and innovation in the services we provide. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional development and provide opportunities to broaden your experience though internal working groups and committees across VEC branches. to make a meaningful contribution to the democratic process.

**Important update on location**: this role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the Event Strategy and Delivery (ESD) Branch during a period of growth and transition. Initially based at 530 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, the position will relocate to the new office at 465 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne. The new location will become the primary workplace for the ESD branch from October 2025.

**What you will be doing**
- Reporting directly to the Senior Advisor, Program Governance this role will be responsible for:

- Managing and contributing to projects relating to election program administration, governance, compliance and technical system support.
- Leading a team that supports the planning, execution, and evaluation of electoral events within the Event Strategy and Delivery Branch.
- Advising the Branch leadership team on the preparation of documents, reports and submissions.
- Initially the focus will be on election dress rehearsal then assigned to other project priorities in program delivery

**What you will bring to the role**
- Demonstrated project management experience
- High-level verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with tight deadlines in a fast-paced business environment
- Commitment to the VEC's core values

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

- a current CV and cover letter
- a separate document with responses to Key Selection Criteria (KSC) 6.1, 6.2 and 6.4 as listed in the position description

**Applications close at 11:59pm on 5 September 2025**

**VEC contact details**

- Applications close Friday 5 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 22 August 2025

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