Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Australian Electoral Commission include:

• APS6 Team Leaders typically lead teams of between 2 and 10 staff, with workforce requirements increasing significantly during election events. Team Leaders play a key role in supporting and leading an expanding temporary election workforce to ensure election activities are delivered effectively, efficiently and in accordance with legislative requirements.
• The Tasmanian State Operations team is seeking an experienced, motivated and capable Team Leader to lead the Division of Braddon. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting Australia's democratic processes while leading a team responsible for maintaining the integrity of the electoral roll and preparing for future electoral events.
• The Braddon Team Leader position can be based in either our Burnie or Launceston office. The role includes leadership responsibility for staff located within the Division of Braddon, based in Burnie. Candidates based in Launceston will be required to undertake travel to Burnie in line with operational requirements.
• To excel you’ll have:
• We are seeking a motivated and capable professional who can demonstrate the skills, knowledge and experience required to perform successfully in this role, including:
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a positive team culture through leadership, performance management, staff development and coaching, while supporting team capability and the delivery of quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating work, managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes within strict timeframes.
• Proven capacity to exercise sound judgement and make effective decisions by analysing information, assessing risks and resolving issues in accordance with legislation, policy and operational requirements.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to maintain performance while managing competing priorities in a dynamic and time-critical environment.
• Experience building productive stakeholder relationships and providing clear, professional advice to support informed decision-making.

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• The AEC support flexible workplace arrangements as per operational requirements.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Flexible. Details: The AEC support flexible workplace arrangements as per operational requirements..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.