Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

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

• The AEC is seeking to engage multiple Team Leaders and Assistant Team Leaders to join the NSW/ACT team, with opportunities across the Sydney Metro Divisions, including Haymarket, Hurstville, Parramatta, Penrith, Ingleburn and North Sydney, as well as Canberra. This is an exciting opportunity to join the AEC and contribute to work that has a direct impact on Australia's democratic processes.
• Team Leaders and Assistant Team Leaders may undertake statutory delegations under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 as the Divisional Returning Officer for a federal electoral division and work to ensure the division delivers an election result with transparency and integrity.
• Successful candidates will be organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities while building strong stakeholder relationships. They will demonstrate sound project management capability, bringing leadership, attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills to a highly regulated environment. During an electoral event, there may be periods of up to 12 weeks that require additional hours, including evening and weekend work. Your team will expand during this period, requiring flexibility in your approach as well as resilience during periods of critical delivery.
• To excel you’ll have:
• We are seeking motivated and capable professionals who can demonstrate the skills, knowledge and experience required to perform successfully in these roles.
• APS 5 Assistant Team Leaders will demonstrate:
• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability, including the ability to remain effective under pressure, respond positively to changing priorities and manage periods of increased operational demand.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and diverse communities, communicating effectively and contributing positively to team outcomes.
• Experience supporting and developing staff or teams, including providing guidance, sharing knowledge and contributing to an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
• Sound planning, organisational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within established timeframes.

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.