Election Officer

People2People - Hr Solutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive hourly rates

Consistent shifts

Job summary

People2people - HR Solutions is recruiting for a large-scale electoral project in Port Melbourne. We seek expressions of interest for temporary Election Officer roles, with AM and PM shifts starting as early as 5:00am and 2:00pm, through mid-December.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or have full working rights, with high reliability and strong attention to detail. Roles offer consistent shifts and a chance to contribute to a community-focused initiative.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous customer service experience desirable.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Sort and process election materials.
• Pack, set up and restock materials.
• Guide staff and visitors.
• Move materials between staging, processing and secure areas.
• Track location of sensitive materials.
• Data entry in various databases and spreadsheets.
• Handle phone and email inquiries and escalate as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Positions Available for a Large-Scale Project.

We are currently recruiting for 600+ Election Officer positions to support a large-scale electoral project based in Port Melbourne.

The Organisation

Our client is a leading organisation responsible for delivering critical electoral services and supporting the democratic process. They are committed to providing accessible, high-quality services with integrity, innovation, and professionalism.

The Role

We are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who are available to work on a temporary basis from 2nd November through to mid-December at our Port Melbourne site. A range of AM and PM shifts are available, with AM shifts starting from as early as 5:00am and PM shifts commencing from 2:00pm. Please note that start times may vary depending on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorting and processing election materials
• Packing, setting up and restocking materials
• Guiding staff and visitors
• Moving materials between staging, processing and secure areas
• Tracking the location of sensitive materials
• Data entry using various databases, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications
• Responding to phone and email enquiries and escalating complex issues when required

Eligibility Requirements

• Be an Australian Citizen or hold full working rights in Australia
• Be politically neutral, with no affiliation to political parties, nominated candidates or third-party campaigners

What's in it for You?

• Attractive hourly rates
• Consistent shifts throughout the project period
• Opportunity to contribute to a significant community-focused initiative
• Supportive team environment

About You

• Commitment to working allocated shifts with a high level of attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence working independently and autonomously
• High levels of reliability, accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Previous customer service experience (desirable but not essential)