Electoral Projects & Readiness Officer

Australian Electoral Commission; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Electoral Commission's SA State Office is seeking a proactive Project Officer to support governance, compliance and election readiness functions. You will help manage project administration, timelines and budgets, contributing to the delivery of national and state priorities.

You’ll work with a collaborative team to ensure high-quality outcomes, providing planning support for short- and long-term initiatives and engaging with internal and external stakeholders across the election

Qualifications

• Ability to apply judgement to legislation, policies and guidance.
• Experience in contract management, tender processes and contract performance.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders on projects.
• Strong planning, organisational and project coordination skills.
• Well-developed communication, collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated resilience under pressure and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective administration of State Office’s corporate, governance and election readiness functions.
• Provide project support for electoral events, including monitoring timelines and budgets.
• Prepare reports and assist with delivery of project outcomes within timeframes.
• Support planning activities for short-term priorities and longer-term initiatives.

Skills

Judgement

Contract management

Stakeholder liaison

Planning and coordination

Communication

Autonomy

Resilience

Job description

The Australian Electoral Commission's SA State Office is seeking a proactive Project Officer to support governance, compliance and election readiness functions. You will help manage project administration, timelines and budgets, contributing to the delivery of national and state priorities.

You’ll work with a collaborative team to ensure high-quality outcomes, providing planning support for short- and long-term initiatives and engaging with internal and external stakeholders across the election