Election Supervisors and Team Leaders

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

Job summary

Victorian Electoral Commission in Victoria is recruiting casual supervisor-level roles to lead and support election teams across the St Arnaud region for the 2026 State Election. Roles involve coordinating election activities, monitoring performance and ensuring quality standards.

Training is provided, and successful applicants will gain leadership experience, flexibility, and a meaningful contribution to the democratic process in communities across Victoria.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Clear communication and ability to work with diverse people.
• Attention to detail and good record keeping are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise election staff and activities.
• Coordinate delivery of election tasks across locations.
• Monitor performance and address operational issues.
• Ensure quality standards are met during election delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Collaboration

MS Office (general)

Tools

MS 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 St Arnaud 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 St Arnaud 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

• 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

• 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 St Arnaud 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.

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