Join the Victorian Electoral Commission in a full‐time, fixed‐term VPS Grade 6.1 role to 30 April 2027, offering a salary of $142,790 – $166,938 plus superannuation. Based in Port Melbourne, you will work in a supportive, inclusive, and high‐performing team environment with hybrid working arrangements, free onsite parking, and a staff shuttle service from Southern Cross Station.
* Full‐time fixed‐term to 30 April 2027
* VPS Grade 6.1 ($142,790 – $166,938, plus superannuation)
* Supportive, inclusive, and high‐performing work culture
* Port Melbourne location – free parking and staff shuttle service from Southern Cross Station
* Hybrid working arrangements available
Why join us
At the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) we are not just about elections; we enable all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy. The VEC conducts state and local council elections and promotes public awareness 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. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional development and provides opportunities to broaden your experience through internal working groups and committees across VEC branches.
What you will be doing
Reporting to the Director, Election Staffing, this role provides senior leadership across centralised election staffing functions, supporting the delivery of workforce programs for the 2026 State Election.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of centralised staffing operations for major electoral events, including VPS surge recruitment and the planning, mobilisation and management of large‐scale temporary election and labour‐hire workforces supporting centralised operations.
* Manage and oversee multiple labour‐hire contracts, including establishment, service level management, variation management, issue resolution and performance.
* Lead complex, time‐critical projects associated with the establishment, scaling and operation of the Centralised Activity Site, ensuring milestones, deliverables and resourcing requirements are met.
What you will bring to the role
* Strong experience managing multiple service contracts in a complex operational environment, with demonstrated ability to oversee supplier performance against service level agreements, manage risks and issues, and negotiate outcomes.
* Experience leading large‐scale workforce operations while designing, implementing and operating staffing models that mitigate risk and maintain compliance, quality and performance.
* Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast‐paced business environment.
* Commitment to the VEC's core values.
Eligibility and EEO
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. Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements, including but not limited to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (N CCHC) 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.
Contact
For further information please contact Brett Hayes, .
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