Agency Purpose

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Government to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.

The AEC’s values and commitments

The AEC values and commitments are an essential component of our operating workplace and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.

About the Team

The Industrial Elections and Ballots Program (IEB) is part of the Roll, Management and Industrial Events Branch of the AEC. IEB events, including industrial elections, protected actions ballots and fee-for-service electoral events, are conducted by two dedicated operational delivery teams based in Essendon Fields, Victoria and Haymarket, New South Wales.

Work is conducted in a collaborative team environment with staff members supporting each other to conduct individual events and deliver special projects. IEB provides team members with an opportunity to develop their election management skills and knowledge in a fast-paced operating environment, which can prepare them for other employment opportunities across the AEC.

The Opportunity

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

The Administrative Support Officer works within a small team and is based in the Melbourne or Sydney office. The role provides administrative support during peak workload periods and assists with the preparation and delivery of industrial elections and protected action ballots.

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 ability to provide effective administrative support, including organising work, managing competing priorities, and completing tasks within established timeframes.
- Ability to follow policies, procedures and operational instructions, and apply them accurately to support the delivery of electoral events and related activities.
- Ability to undertake routine electoral processing tasks, including data entry, records management, postal voting activities, and supporting vote scrutiny processes, with a high degree of accuracy.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, stakeholders and members of the public both verbally and in writing.
- Strong attention to detail, including the ability to maintain accurate records, process information correctly and identify potential errors or inconsistencies.
- Ability to use computer systems and business applications to process information, maintain records and support operational activities.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare, review and update administrative documentation in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
- Knowledge of Australian electoral law and practice, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

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.

📌 Administrative Support Officer, Industrial Elections and Ballots (Bondi)
🏢 Australian Electoral Commission
📍 Bondi