• 2 x Full-Time, Fixed Term (till April 2027 with possibility of extension)
• VPS Grade 4.1 ($100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation)
• Supportive, inclusive and high-performing work culture
• Location: Port Melbourne

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.

Apply now to make a meaningful contribution to the democratic process.

What you will be doing

Reporting to one of the Managers, Election Staffing, these roles sit within the Election Staffing team and provide project support to project leads delivering major recruitment and workforce management projects for the 2026 state election.

In this role, you will:
• Support project leads in the planning and delivery of large-scale recruitment and workforce management projects
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to drive decisions, resolve issues and progress project deliverables
• Develop, review and improve election staffing policies, procedures and operational documentation to ensure they are clear, practical and fit for purpose
• Support the planning and delivery of high-volume recruitment activities, including liaison with external providers such as labour hire agencies where required
• Provide advice, reporting and input to support branch leadership, project working groups and planning activities.

What you will bring to the role

You bring experience working in project-based environments where you've supported the delivery of complex, time-sensitive work. You're comfortable coordinating across teams to get things done, and you communicate clearly in writing – whether that's drafting procedures, preparing reports or producing operational documentation. You don't need a background in elections; what matters is transferable experience in high-volume, fast-paced settings and a willingness to learn quickly.

In addition to this, you have:
• Experience supporting or coordinating projects with competing priorities and firm deadlines, ideally in a high-volume staffing, recruitment or other operational environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bring people together, drive decisions and maintain productive working relationships across teams
• Well-developed written communication skills, including experience preparing policies, procedures or business documentation for varied audiences
• A proactive and adaptable approach – you take initiative, ask good questions and thrive in environments where priorities can shift
• Commitment to the VEC's core values

How to apply

All applicants must submit:
• a current CV and
• a separate document with responses to Key Selection Criteria (KSC) 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6 as listed in the position description.

Applications should be lodged online via the Apply Now button (below). The VEC can only accept applications lodged via Victorian Government Careers website.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 6 May 2026

We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all.

We understand that candidates may need adjustments in the recruitment process and/or workplace. For any questions or request for accommodations, please e-mail PeopleMailbox@vec.vic.gov.au

Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements, including but not limited to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and working with children check.

In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants to disclose specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Learn more about disclosing political activities.

VEC contact details

For further information please contact Ellen Romert at ellen.romert@vec.vic.gov.au