Advisors, Election Staffing

• Fixed-term, full-time roles (until 18 December 2026)
• VPS Grade 4.1 $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation  
• Location: Plummer Street Precinct, Port Melbourne (primarily)  
• Free staff shuttle service from Southern Cross Station to Port Melbourne  

About this opportunity 
 
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is now actively hiring for Advisors, Election Staffing to support the delivery of the 2026 Victorian State Election. 
 
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering workforce initiatives that support one of Victoria's largest and most complex staffing programs. Working within the Election Staffing team, you'll contribute to large-scale recruitment campaigns, workforce planning projects, staffing strategy initiatives and operational readiness activities that help ensure elections are delivered successfully across the state. 

We're looking for candidates who enjoy solving complex problems, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and driving projects from planning through to implementation. You'll be comfortable managing competing priorities, analysing workforce data, identifying opportunities for improvement and providing trusted advice in a fast-paced and highly operational environment. 
 
Candidates with experience in workforce planning, recruitment, project delivery, HR operations, labour hire, large-scale workforce programs or government project environments will be well suited to this role. 

Why join us 
 
At the VEC, we enable all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy.  We deliver state and local council elections and promote public awareness and understanding of electoral matters. 
 
You will gain valuable experience in large-scale election operations, complex logistics, and time-critical project delivery, while working alongside experienced professionals. The VEC offers a collaborative, value-driven workplace with a strong focus on integrity, inclusion, accountability, and service excellence. 

A day in the life of an Advisors, Election Staffing 
 
As an Advisor, Election Staffing, you'll work across a range of strategic and operational workforce initiatives that support the recruitment, appointment and deployment of thousands of election staff across Victoria. 
You may be leading components of major staffing projects, analysing workforce trends and performance data, developing new processes and procedures, coordinating recruitment campaigns, or partnering with stakeholders to improve workforce outcomes.  

Responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating and delivering staffing projects and workforce initiatives within agreed timelines
• Supporting the design and implementation of large-scale recruitment and onboarding campaigns
• Analysing workforce data and preparing reports, insights and recommendations
• Developing and improving staffing processes, procedures and operational documentation
• Monitoring project milestones, risks and deliverables and recommending solutions to emerging issues
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to support workforce planning activities
• Supporting the enhancement and effective use of staffing systems, databases and digital tools
• Providing advice and recommendations on staffing operations, workforce planning and project delivery
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery, compliance and operational effectiveness
• Supporting project reviews, evaluations and lessons-learned activities following key election events

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience coordinating or delivering projects in complex, fast-paced operational environments
• Strong workforce planning, recruitment, staffing operations or HR project experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and utilise workforce data
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Experience developing or improving policies, procedures or operational processes
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a focus on achieving outcomes
• Confidence using systems, databases and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality stakeholder outcomes
• Experience in high-volume workforce environments, election operations, recruitment, labour hire, project delivery or public sector settings will be highly regarded. 

Working arrangements 
These roles will initially operate under a hybrid working arrangement, with up to two days working from home each week. 
As election activity increases, attendance requirements will change. From late October through to the election period, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Work full-time from the Plummer Street precinct in Port Melbourne
• Be available to work five days per week on site
• Participate in rostered day and evening shifts during peak election operations (from November 1 onwards)
• Be available during the weeks immediately before and after Election Day (Saturday 28 November) 
• Flexibility during the election period is essential.

How to apply 
 
Please note: applications are being reviewed as priority for these roles and do not require key selection criteria responses, simply apply via the link, complete the application form details and submit a CV that details your work experience in relation to the role.  We anticipate interviews to commence week commencing 7 September 2026.   
Note that VEC can only accept applications lodged via the apply button which leads to the Victorian Government Careers log in and application process via Careers.Vic.  
 
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 6 September 2026.   
 
Diversity and inclusion 
 
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 accommodations, please e-mail ***************@vec.vic.gov.au 
 
Pre-employment checks 
 
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.