Election Supervisors and Team Leaders

Victorian Electoral Commission; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is recruiting casual supervisor-level election roles across the Ballarat region to support the 2026 Victorian State Election. Roles focus on leading teams, coordinating activities, monitoring quality, and solving operational challenges. Training will be provided, and roles may span pre- and post-election periods.

Applicants should be at least 18 and are encouraged from diverse backgrounds. These positions offer hourly pay from $51.38 to $53.58 (incl.

Qualifications

• No prior election experience required; training provided.
• Clear communication and collaboration with diverse people.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support election staff across processes and locations.
• Coordinate election activities and projects to deadlines.
• Monitor work quality and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to challenges.
• Roles may involve weeks of work before or after election day.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

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 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 supervisor-level election roles across the Ballarat 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 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