Engagement Officer, Nsw Operations

Agency Purpose
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Government to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.
The AEC’s values and commitments
The AEC values and commitments are an essential component of our operating environment and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.
The Team
You will join a high-performing, collaborative team that leads, enables and motivates staff to administer, prepare for and deliver electoral events.
The New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory (NSW/ACT) State and divisional offices take a professional and dynamic approach to achieve high-quality, internationally recognised standards for electoral event delivery.
Reporting to the Senior Project Officer, the Project Officer is responsible for delivering a number of tasks critical to the delivery of a federal election including supporting election delivery staff in their work. This is a cohesive and high performing team that has a significant focus on effective communication with other business areas across the AEC to achieve key objectives.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an agile, energetic, self-motivated and results driven Project Officer to deliver large-scale projects relating to election and referendum planning, delivery and evaluation. You will need to be a self-starter able to work under pressure with limited guidance but also comfortable working in a team environment.
You will need to be flexible, organised, goal-oriented, able to clearly communicate results and focused on delivering high quality outcomes within strict timeframes lead by the Senior Project Officer. You will deliver projects focussed on engagement, stakeholder relationships, communication, workforce planning, procurement, financial management and logistics. You will assist in the day-to-day management of matters relating to corporate governance and election readiness functions of the State.
During an electoral event, the officers will support the delivery of state office election projects by supporting small teams to deliver moderately complex to complex and/or sensitive work, under limited direction, utilising expertise and knowledge to support the delivery of corporate, compliance and governance functions, election events and project outcomes.
To excel you’ll have:

• Demonstrated ability to provide administrative support, accurately record project progression and complete tasks within strict timeframes.
• The ability to conduct research and analysis as required and reach evidence-based conclusions to assist in the management, preparation and coordination of procedures and delivery of projects.
• An ability to remain positive and respond to increased levels of pressure in a calm manner, while achieving goals within tight timeframes and responding to competing and changing priorities.
• A demonstrated ability to maintain key internal and external relationships, including liaising with stakeholders on project or operational issues, and responding to stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Experience in project management activities, including managing resources, budgets, and reporting, while ensuring project tasks are delivered on time and meet the needs of the end user.
• A proven ability to manage staff to increase capability and encourage success in a collaborative work environment.
• Experience in communication, stakeholder management, procurement, contract management and/or financial monitoring activities.

• Familiarity with legislative and regulatory frameworks and requirements, including the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act and Commonwealth Electoral Act.
• Drivers Licence

• AEC employees must be Australian citizens.
• Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.
• Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance.
• Applicants may be required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.