Election Officer

people2people; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive hourly rates

Consistent shifts

Job summary

people2people is recruiting for 600+ Election Officer positions based in Port Melbourne for a temporary election project. Roles run from 2nd November through to mid-December with AM and PM shifts starting as early as 5:00am or 2:00pm, subject to operational needs.

Duties include sorting, packing, guiding staff, material movement, data entry and responding to inquiries. Candidates must be Australian citizens or have full working rights and be neutral in political affiliations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with data entry and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High reliability, punctuality and attendance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and independently.

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

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Independence

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Microsoft Office Suite

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

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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

To be considered for these positions, you must:

• 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

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• 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)