Head of Roll Management

About Our Client: The Victorian Electoral Commission
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is responsible for conducting Victorian parliamentary and local government elections. The agency also maintains the Victorian register of electors, supports electoral boundary reviews, promotes public understanding of electoral issues, and administers Victoria’s political funding and donation disclosure obligations.
The VEC is the independent and neutral umpire responsible for making sure all electoral participants play by the rules. This is paramount as the rules are there to ensure fair, accessible, and well-managed elections, and the delivery of results that can be trusted.
Our best asset is our people. We attract bright minds and people who want to make a significant social contribution. Our workforce is inclusive, and we seek to reflect the diversity of the community we serve. We appreciate what every person brings to the table. We offer a safe, modern, and accessible workplace and a hybrid working environment. Setting our employees up for success is a priority, as is the health and wellbeing of our people.
Elections are exciting and lively, and we are open to the challenge of finding new and better ways to safeguard Victoria’s democracy.
About The Role
Title: Head of Roll Management
Branch: Event Strategy and Delivery
Reports to: Director of Event Strategy and Delivery
Key Responsibilities:
As the Head of Roll Management, you will oversee the management of the Victorian register of electors, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislation, and the timely production of Roll products. Reporting to the Event Strategy and Delivery Director, your key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and delivery of work to manage the Victorian register of electors.
• Act as the Electoral Registrar in accordance with legislation, regulation, and VEC policy.
• Manage relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders relevant to the register of electors.
• Oversee the VEC's relationship with the Australian Electoral Commission regarding elector data.
• Ensure elector data is managed in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Sponsor work programs responsible for delivering roll products for all electoral events.
• Provide specialist advice and support in the development of policies and processes to maintain the integrity, completeness, and security of elector information.

Soft Skills Required:

• Proven leadership skills in building effective teams.
• Ability to translate corporate strategy into achievable work plans.
• Excellent people leadership, management, and team-building skills.
• Strong relationship management skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven analytical and research skills.
• In-depth knowledge of structured problem-solving and process improvement approaches.

Desirables:

• Background in regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Familiarity with legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in advocating for legislative or policy change.
• Commitment to promoting a positive and empowering workplace culture.
• Previous experience in electoral management or related fields.

What can we offer you?
Joining the VEC means contributing to the heart of democratic processes. As a part of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of electoral delivery, foster innovation, and work in an environment that values independence, accountability, innovation, respect, and collaboration.
Office Location:
530 Collins Street, Melbourne, with occasional travel to regional Victoria.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The VEC is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Eligibility and Rights to Work in Australia:
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or non-citizens with valid work rights.
Political Impartiality:
Employees must uphold the impartiality and independence of the VEC, and a disclosure of political activities will be required.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities, soft skills, and desirables to elliot.temm@randstad.com.au by the 9th of February.
The VEC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Skills
Elector; Data; Management; Legislative; Compliance; Stakeholder; Relationship; Team; Leadership; Policy; Development; Process; Improvement; Strategic; Planning; Risk;
Education
Bachelor Degree