Election Casual Support Staff

Victorian Electoral Commission; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Electoral Commission is recruiting for a range of paid election support roles across the Ballarat region to help deliver the 2026 Victorian State Election.

These casual positions involve voter assistance, materials handling, vote counting and administrative tasks, with some roles spanning several weeks around election day. Training and support are provided to new staff.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and respectful interaction with diverse people.
• Accurate work following procedures and processes.
• Ability to work well in a busy team environment.
• Strong attention to detail in handling information.

Responsibilities

• Assist voters and provide customer service.
• Handle election materials and equipment.
• Count votes and process election information.
• Support election offices with administrative tasks.

Skills

Voter service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Clear communication

Job description

Help deliver the 2026 Victorian State Election in your local community

Casual election roles paying $37.20 to $44.71 per hour (incl. 25% casual loading)

Multiple opportunities available now across the Ballarat region

The VEC is currently building election teams in preparation for the 2026 Victorian State Election. Applications are being reviewed as they are received, with recruitment activity underway now for a range of essential election roles.

Help deliver the 2026 Victorian State Election

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is actively recruiting a range of paid election support roles across the Ballarat region.

These roles are critical to the successful delivery of the 2026 Victorian State Election and offer the opportunity to support voters, assist election operations and contribute to an important democratic event.

Whether you are looking to earn additional income, gain valuable work experience, meet new people or make a meaningful contribution to your community, election work provides a unique opportunity to be involved in one of Victoria's largest civic events. Training and support will be provided.

About the roles

We are currently recruiting for a range of essential election support positions across the region. Depending on the role that best matches your skills, experience and availability, you may be:

• supporting voters and providing customer service
• handling election materials and equipment
• counting votes and processing election information
• helping election offices with administrative tasks

Some roles involve several weeks of work before or after election day, while others are focused on election day activities only. This provides opportunities for people with a range of availability, including those who work full-time.

About you

You do not need previous election experience. We will train you in election processes and systems.

We are looking for people who can:

• communicate clearly and work respectfully with different people
• work accurately and follow procedures
• handle information appropriately and pay attention to detail
• work effectively as part of a team in a busy environment

Depending on the role, you may work with members of the public, complete administrative tasks, support election operations, assist with vote counting activities, use computer systems or undertake work requiring sustained concentration and attention to detail. Flexibility, reliability and a commitment to delivering successful election activities are essential.

Positions available across the Ballarat region

The VEC is currently building election teams in preparation for the 2026 Victorian State Election. Applications are being reviewed as they are received, with recruitment activity underway now for a range of essential election roles.

18 years or older

an Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of a current work visa

flexibility, reliability and a commitment to proposed timeframes

We encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• people with disability
• people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, fair and safe for everyone. We also support reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment.

Successful applicants may be asked to disclose past political activities, pre-existing illness or injuries and past criminal convictions.

Election staff are employed under electoral legislation and are not covered by the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement. Further information regarding pay and conditions is available on the VEC website.

Registration support

Further information regarding work with the VEC, pay and training can be found on the VEC website: Work at elections | Victorian Electoral Commission

For registration support see: How to register | Victorian Electoral Commission