Project Officer

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 environment and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.

• The Team

The National Event Management section contributes to national consistency through a range of business-as-usual tasks and projects fundamental to election events. This includes :

• Polling day and post polling day activities, including polling place and OPC operations, declaration exchange process and overseas voting.
• Senate solutions and counting the senate.
• Deployment and use of Electronic Certified Lists (ECLs).
• Monitoring and oversight of the nominations process.
• National processes and tool for premises management and inspections.

The section is part of Delivery and Support Branch whose role is to lead preparation and delivery of electoral services by the AEC, in line with the Election Readiness Framework and Election Ready Road Map.

• The Opportunity

The Project Officer supports the Assistant Director and other Project Officers in the day-to-day management and delivery of projects relating to the conduct of an Electoral Event, within the Delivery and Support Branch. The role includes participating in section planning for short term tasks and contributing to strategic planning for longer term initiatives.

This position is responsible for undertaking moderately complex work, to contribute to the delivery of different projects throughout the election cycle and across the Branch as agency priorities necessitate and as directed by management. Projects may include :

• Electronic certified lists.
• Voting coordination and operations (including overseas voting, polling operations and premises management).
• Senate scanning and results.
• Event coordination and results operations (including nominations, results, declaration exchange, out-posted centre operations, close seats and scrutineers).
• Any other project required from time to time as a result of a business improvement and / or legislative change.

To excel you'll have :

• Demonstrated experience in meeting deadlines in a high performing environment, while having an agile attitude that is flexible, positive, innovative, motivated, and resilient.
• An ability to remain positive and respond to pressure in a calm manner, while committing energy and drive to ensure goals are achieved.
• Confidence and ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and negotiate with team members, business areas and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• A demonstrated ability to work autonomously and a strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team to achieve positive results while supporting the AEC's strategic direction.
• 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.