Fixed-term, full-time roles (until 18 December ****)VPS Grade 4.1 $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuationLocation: Plummer Street Precinct, Port Melbourne (primarily)Free staff shuttle service from Southern Cross Station to Port MelbourneAbout this opportunityThe Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is now actively hiring for Advisors, Election Staffing to support the delivery of the **** Victorian State Election.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering workforce initiatives that support one of Victoria's largest and most complex staffing programs.
Working within the Election Staffing team, you'll contribute to large-scale recruitment campaigns, workforce planning projects, staffing strategy initiatives and operational readiness activities that help ensure elections are delivered successfully across the state.We're looking for candidates who enjoy solving complex problems, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and driving projects from planning through to implementation.
You'll be comfortable managing competing priorities, analysing workforce data, identifying opportunities for improvement and providing trusted advice in a fast-paced and highly operational environment.Candidates with experience in workforce planning, recruitment, project delivery, HR operations, labour hire, large-scale workforce programs or government project environments will be well suited to this role.Why join usAt the VEC, we enable all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy.
We deliver state and local council elections and promote public awareness and understanding of electoral matters.You will gain valuable experience in large-scale election operations, complex logistics, and time-critical project delivery, while working alongside experienced professionals.
The VEC offers a collaborative, value-driven workplace with a solid focus on integrity, inclusion, accountability, and service excellence.A day in the life of an Advisors, Election StaffingAs an Advisor, Election Staffing, you'll work across a range of strategic and operational workforce initiatives that support the recruitment, appointment and deployment of thousands of election staff across Victoria.You may be leading components of major staffing projects, analysing workforce trends and performance data, developing new processes and procedures, coordinating recruitment campaigns,



or partnering with stakeholders to improve workforce outcomes.Responsibilities may include:Coordinating and delivering staffing projects and workforce initiatives within agreed timelinesSupporting the design and implementation of large-scale recruitment and onboarding campaignsAnalysing workforce data and preparing reports, insights and recommendationsDeveloping and improving staffing processes, procedures and operational documentationMonitoring project milestones, risks and deliverables and recommending solutions to emerging issuesCollaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to support workforce planning activitiesSupporting the enhancement and effective use of staffing systems, databases and digital toolsProviding advice and recommendations on staffing operations, workforce planning and project deliveryContributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, compliance and operational effectivenessSupporting project reviews, evaluations and lessons-learned activities following key election eventsWhat we're looking forTo be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:Experience coordinating or delivering projects in complex, fast-paced operational environmentsStrong workforce planning, recruitment, staffing operations or HR project experienceExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and utilise workforce dataStrong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skillsExperience developing or improving policies, procedures or operational processesHighly developed written and verbal communication skillsStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlinesA proactive and adaptable approach, with a focus on achieving outcomesConfidence using systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications, including ExcelA commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality stakeholder outcomesExperience in high-volume workforce environments, election operations, recruitment, labour hire,



project delivery or public sector settings will be highly regarded.Working arrangementsThese roles will initially operate under a hybrid working arrangement, with up to two days working from home each week.As election activity increases, attendance requirements will change.
From late October through to the election period, successful candidates will be expected to:Work full-time from the Plummer Street precinct in Port MelbourneBe available to work five days per week on siteParticipate in rostered day and evening shifts during peak election operations (from November 1 onwards)Be available during the weeks immediately before and after Election Day (Saturday 28 November)Flexibility during the election period is essential.How to applyPlease note: applications are being reviewed as priority for these roles and do not require key selection criteria responses, simply apply via the link, complete the application form details and submit a CV that details your work experience in relation to the role.
We anticipate interviews to commence week commencing 7 September ****.Note that VEC can only accept applications lodged via the apply button which leads to the Victorian Government Careers log in and application process via Careers.Vic.Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 6 September ****.Diversity and inclusionWe 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 ****** checksSuccessful 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 ****, the VEC may ask applicants to disclose specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation.
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📌 Advisors, Election Staffing (Melbourne)
🏢 State Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne