Deputy Electoral Commissioner

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.Period of AppointmentFixed Term Senior Executive appointment up to 5 years.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.Duties

• Work closely with the Commissioner and develop an understanding of all TEC activity in order to exercise all the powers, functions and responsibilities of the Electoral Commissioner when required.
• Provide leadership, direction and management for the development, delivery, implementation and review of strategic projects that support the high-level achievement of the TEC's functions, strategic direction and operational priorities.
• Direct and oversee parliamentary, local government and other statutory and non-statutory elections.
• Provide strategic guidance to the development, implementation and review of policies and training relating to electoral matters and electoral legislation and delivery of election events.
• Provide strategic guidance to the development, implementation and review of communications, education and engagement activities.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight of the management of electoral legislation and advice; electoral compliance and investigation responsibilities and the Funding and Disclosure schemes established under the Electoral Disclosure and Funding Act 2022.
• Provide day-to-day leadership of the TEC, including assisting in the management and coordination of human, financial and physical resources.
• Liaise, consult and negotiate with stakeholders in the electoral process.
• Prepare reports, briefs, submissions and correspondence.
• Lead change projects as agreed with the Electoral Commissioner.

Essential RequirementsStrict political neutrality - In recognition of the TEC's independent role, the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner has granted it an exemption, giving it the discretion to only employ people it determines to be politically neutral. Please refer to for further information.Pre-employment ChecksThe Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.The following checks are to be conducted:1. Pre-employment checks

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• Making false declarations
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Serious traffic offences
• Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.3. Identification check.Desirable RequirementsAppropriate tertiary qualifications.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsHow to applyOnline applications are preferred, please click the 'Apply Now' button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your cover letter, resume and selection criteria responses. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.For more informationAndrew Hawkey
Electoral Commissioner
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Phone: (03) 6208 8700Reasonable Adjustment Queries(03) 6165 7603