Senior Project Officer, Elections Delivery & Support

Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Electoral Commission in Canberra is seeking Senior Project Officers for the Delivery and Support Branch. You will plan, manage and deliver projects supporting electoral events, including voter services, polling, and event technology.

You will work within a collaborative team to ensure high-quality outcomes and strong stakeholder engagement across the agency. Role involves leading and supporting staff, building capability, and delivering activities on time while aligning with the AEC’s

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with intermediate/advanced Excel.
• Experience in analysing data (quantitative & qualitative).
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across a dispersed network.
• Strong initiative and judgement to deliver outcomes aligned with strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support staff and develop capability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver projects related to electoral events.
• Support election preparation and delivery activities.
• Build effective relationships with the AEC and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to event readiness and ongoing operational improvement.
• Lead or support staff to achieve positive results within deadlines.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Initiative & judgement

Team leadership

Deadline-driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Australian Electoral Commission in Canberra is seeking Senior Project Officers for the Delivery and Support Branch. You will plan, manage and deliver projects supporting electoral events, including voter services, polling, and event technology.

You will work within a collaborative team to ensure high-quality outcomes and strong stakeholder engagement across the agency. Role involves leading and supporting staff, building capability, and delivering activities on time while aligning with the AEC’s