- Play an important role in delivering the 2026 State Election
- Up to 12-week casual opportunity @ $63.60 per hour (includes 25% casual loading)
- Opportunities available in Kyneton, Mildura and Warrnambool
- Candidates based in these locations are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodation support may be considered for successful candidates living outside these locations.
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.
Please note: This position is NOT under the VPS Enterprise Agreement. The successful candidate will be appointed under the Electoral Act 2002 for state elections and under the Local Government (Electoral) Regulations 2020 for council elections. The pay and conditions for this role, are set out under the VEC's Election Staff Remuneration and Allowance Framework.
Phone and / or online interviews will be completed from 7 September onwards, with training for successful candidates undertaken in late September / October 2026.
What you will be doing
You will lead the staffing function for a hub supporting one or more electoral districts. Hubs are central field-based sites that coordinate staffing, logistics, resources and operational support during an election. The Staffing Lead plays a critical role in ensuring election activities are appropriately staffed and ready to operate.
You do not need previous election experience. We will train you on electoral processes and systems. We are looking for someone who can lead a team, manage competing priorities and coordinate staffing activities in a fast-paced operational environment.
Day to day, you will:
- Lead a small staffing team supporting election operations across multiple districts
- Coordinate the recruitment, appointment and onboarding of election staff
- Oversee staffing allocations and rostering to ensure election activities are appropriately resourced
- Monitor staffing progress and workforce readiness to meet operational deadlines
- Support election managers with staffing requirements and workforce planning
- Manage timesheet processes, staffing records and workforce reporting
- Act as the local escalation point for staffing-related issues
- Support supervisors in managing performance, attendance and staffing concerns
- Work closely with hub teams and head office to ensure staffing milestones are achieved
During a state election, workforce requirements change quickly. You will play a key role in building and supporting a large election workforce, helping ensure voting centres, early voting centres and election activities are staffed and ready to deliver for Victorian voters.
What you will bring to the role
- Experience recruiting, rostering or coordinating a workforce in a high-volume operational environment
- Experience leading, coaching and supporting staff to achieve team outcomes
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Experience working with workforce data, staffing records or timesheet processes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive staffing matters professionally and confidentially
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records
- The ability to identify issues early and take action to resolve or escalate them appropriately
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and learning new systems
- A collaborative and solutions-focused approach to working with others
No two days are the same. As a member of the hub management team, you will help solve workforce challenges, support operational delivery and ensure election activities have the people they need to succeed.
This role involves working with computers for extended periods, moving between different areas of a hub environment, and working extended or irregular hours during peak election period
How to apply
All applicants must submit:
- Applications should be lodged online via the Apply Now button (below). The VEC can only accept applications lodged via Victorian Government Careers website.
- A CV is welcome but not required.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 6 September.
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 [email protected]
Successful applicants may 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 email [email protected]
