Coordinator, Interstate-Overseas Voting

Victorian Government • Melbourne Region • 1w ago

Fixed-term, Full-Time role (10 months, until February 2027) VPS Grade 4.1 ($97,955 - $111,142, plus superannuation) Free shuttle service between 465 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne office and Southern Cross Station available at peak times until November 2026 Why join usAt the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) we are not just about elections, we are about enabling all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy. The VEC conducts state and local council elections and is responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of electoral issues in the Victorian community. Our goal is to be change ready and responsive to legislative changes and community expectations in a dynamic and complex operating environment. We provide a values driven workplace culture with a passion for excellence and innovation in the services we provide. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional development and provide opportunities to broaden your experience though internal working groups and committees across VEC branches. Apply now to make a meaningful contribution to the democratic process. What you will be doingReporting directly to the Manager, Centralised Voting Services, the Coordinator, Interstate-Overseas Voting leads the planning and delivery of interstate, overseas and Antarctica voting for the 2026 State Election. The role coordinates early voting operations across a range of interstate and international locations and works closely with key partners, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Australian Antarctic Division and interstate electoral commissions, to ensure voting services are delivered effectively and in line with legislative requirements. This role will be responsible for:• Planning and leading the delivery of interstate, overseas and Antarctica voting• Manage delicate stakeholder relationships for the delivery of voting outside Victoria• Receive and reconcile ballot papers that return from outside Victoria• Provide training and write procedures for outside of Victoria voting What you will bring to the role• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and implement large-scale election projects and multiple concurrent projects within allocated budgets, and to oversee staff in delivery. Past election project experience is desirable.• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with experience in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, including experience undertaking reconciliation or accounting-related functions.• Commitment to the VEC's core values How to applyAll applicants must submit:• a current CV and• a separate document with responses to Key Selection Criteria (KSC) 6.2, 6.3, 6.6, 6.7 as listed in the position description.• Applications should be lodged online via the Apply Now button (below). The VEC can only accept applications lodged via Victorian Government Careers website. Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday 27 March 2026 We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all. We understand that candidates may need adjustments in the recruitment process and/or workplace. For any questions or request for accommodation s, please e-mail PeopleMailbox@vec.vic.gov.au Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements, including but not limited to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and working with children check. In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants to disclose specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Learn more about disclosing political activities. VEC contact detailsFor further information please contact Todd Buckley at todd.buckley@vec.vic.gov.au

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