Election Supervisors and Team Leaders

Victorian Electoral Commission; Ararat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Victorian Electoral Commission is actively recruiting casual supervisor roles across the Ararat region for the 2026 State Election. These positions offer leadership opportunities, the chance to coordinate activities, and contribute to a major civic event. Training and support are provided, with roles spanning several weeks around election delivery periods.

No prior election experience is required; training will be provided to new staff to ensure smooth operations and compliance across locations.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident or holder of a current work visa.
• Flexibility, reliability and a commitment to proposed timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support election staff.
• Coordinate election activities and projects.
• Monitor work and maintain quality standards.
• Resolve issues and respond to operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Support and motivate others to achieve team goals.
• Lead, supervise or coordinate others.
• Travel between work sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Record keeping

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead and support election teams during the 2026 Victorian State Election

Casual supervisor roles paying $51.38 to $53.58 per hour (incl. 25% casual loading)

Multiple opportunities available now across the Ararat 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 supervisor-level election roles across the Ararat region.

These roles are critical to the successful delivery of the 2026 Victorian State Election and offer the opportunity to lead teams, coordinate election activities, and contribute to an important democratic event.

Whether you are looking to expand your leadership experience, earn additional income 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 supervisor-level election positions across the region. Depending on the role that best matches your skills, experience and availability, you may be:

leading and supporting election staff

coordinating election activities and projects

monitoring work and maintaining quality standards

resolving issues and responding to operational challenges

Some roles involve several weeks of work before or after election day, while others focus on key election delivery periods.

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

organise work and manage competing priorities

make sound decisions and solve problems

work accurately and pay attention to detail

support and motivate others to achieve team goals

lead, supervise or coordinate others

maintain accurate records

work collaboratively with a wide range of people

use Microsoft Office and learn new systems

handle sensitive information professionally

Depending on the role, you may; supervise staff, coordinate activities across multiple locations, use specialist election systems, travel between work sites 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 Ararat 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

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

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

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