Australian Electoral Commission – Canberra ACT

The Roll Data and Products team sits within the Roll Management and Industrial Events Branch (RMIEB) and is responsible for managing key operational aspects of the roll management program to maintain a complete, accurate and high-integrity electoral roll. The team works closely with other sections within RMIEB, internal stakeholders across the AEC, and external providers and organisations to maintain an independent and impartial electoral system and actively manage the electoral roll.

The key duties of the position include:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the AEC and contribute to work that has a direct impact on Australia's democratic processes.

As a Project Officer, you will work as part of a cooperative and high-performing team to deliver high-quality outcomes for the AEC. You will support the provision and management of electoral roll products for various internal and external stakeholders. You will contribute to the management and delivery of the AEC’s ongoing roll management initiatives including the Continuous Roll Update program and the Federal Direct Enrolment and Update (FDEU) program. You will help maintain productive relationships with external agencies and organisations that support the AEC's core outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a collaborative environment where your work will contribute to nationally significant outcomes. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and have access to professional development opportunities that will help you grow your career within the APS.

To excel you’ll have:

We are seeking a motivated and capable professional who can demonstrate the skills,



knowledge and experience required to perform successfully in this role, including:

- Demonstrated experience in setting priorities, managing competing demands and delivering quality results within agreed timeframes and resource constraints.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build productive stakeholder relationships while responding to diverse needs and expectations across geographically dispersed teams and organisations.
- Experience in interpreting legislation and policy, identifying opportunities for improvement, and contributing to business process or service improvements.
- Proven capacity to achieve results while demonstrating integrity and working within legislative, policy and governance requirements.
- Knowledge of, or ability to quickly gain knowledge of, electoral roll concepts and processes.

Desirable

- Experience in procurement and contract management.
- Experience managing financial budgets and expenses.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly develop and apply knowledge of Australian electoral law and practice.
- Proven capacity to support staff capability development, encourage professional growth and model professional behaviours.

Eligibility

- AEC employees must be Australian citizens.
- Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.




- Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance.
- Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.

Getting to know the Australian Electoral Commission

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is at the heart of Australian democracy.The AEC is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums, maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll and making sure the Australian public is informed about all electoral matters. Our goal is to see that all eligible Australians actively participate in our democracy.The AEC values of electoral integrity through quality, agility and professionalism drive strategic and corporate planning and assist in organising the agency in a way that will effectively deliver the business into the future.The AEC is an equal opportunity employer which upholds the APS employment principles and actively encourages a diverse and inclusive workplace.The AEC’s statutory functions in relation to the conduct of elections and referendums require that the AEC and its employees must be, and must be seen to be, impartial and politically neutral. As a result, the AEC Enterprise Agreement and Political Neutrality Policy state that it is an inherent requirement of AEC employment that employees, and prospective employees, are not publicly active in any political affairs and do not publicly engage in such activities. This includes advocating any issues associated with a referendum. Should a prospective employee fail to meet this inherent requirement, they will be ineligible for employment with the AEC.

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📌 Project Officer, Roll Data and Products (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Electoral Commission
📍 Canberra