Project Officer, TAS Operations – Australian Electoral Commission
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770681
- Agency: Australian Electoral Commission
- Job Title: Project Officer, TAS Operations
- Position Number: 2026-099 15073
- Classification: APS Level 4
- Closing Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
- Location: Launceston TAS
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $79,231 – $86,825
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (The AEC support flexible workplace arrangements as)
About 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.
Duties
- We are seeking an adaptable and proactive individual to support the delivery of operational
- projects with multiple moving parts. This work is critical to providing high-quality electoral services
- to eligible electors and offers a unique combination of challenge and reward. During
- business-as-usual periods, you will focus on election planning and associated administrative
- responsibilities, playing a vital role in maintaining electoral readiness and integrity.
- As a Project Officer with the AEC, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of key activities
- required to conduct elections and referendums within your divisions. During electoral event
- periods, you will take on increased responsibility, leading the delivery of larger or higher-risk
- projects within tight timeframes while managing competing priorities. You will also lead and
- support small to medium-sized teams, providing guidance, training, and coaching to enable the
- successful delivery of planned activities.
- The role involves engaging directly with members of the public by supporting frontline services,
- including responding to enquiries and assisting with electoral enrolment. In addition, you will
- process more complex enrolment applications and undertake a range of tasks that contribute to
- maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the electoral roll.
- Working under the general direction of senior staff, you will manage more complex work, organise
- your own priorities, and make decisions within established parameters. You will also play an
- important role in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture through leadership,
- collaboration, and mentoring.
- The role offers a variety of opportunities for professional growth and development, along with
- potential progression to more senior positions where appropriate.
- To excel you’ll have:
- Strong commitment to integrity and values, including demonstrated behaviour that reflects
- organisational principles, adherence to standards, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Demonstrated resilience and adaptability, staying positive in a dynamic environment,
- responding to change, and delivering results under pressure while maintaining personal
- wellbeing.
- Ability to follow processes and apply sound judgement, with experience maintaining
- knowledge of policies and procedures, providing accurate advice, and seeking guidance
- when needed.
- Well-developed communication and collaboration skills, including demonstrated experience
- building productive relationships and working with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve
- shared outcomes.
- Critical thinking and strategic awareness, with the ability to analyse information, apply a
- risk-based approach, and recognise factors that may impact objectives.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, including reflecting on performance, seeking
- feedback, and applying learnings to strengthen capability.
- Desirable
- Demonstrated experience in project or program management and/or supervising and
- developing team members; event delivery or coordination experience is highly regarded.
Eligibility / Notes
- 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.
How to Apply
Position Contact Sharee Cooke, 03 6219 9137
Agency Recruitment Site https://candidate.aurion.cloud/aec/production/
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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