AddressWestern Australian Electoral Commission
Operations Manager
PS/CSA 2022, Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891
Position No:
WAEC0094
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time
Location:
Perth
Closing Date:
2024-03-01 5:00 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
About us
The Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) manages elections events for State and Local governments and non-parliamentary organisations.
About the role
The Operations Manager is a new role within the Election Operations Division and is responsible for the operational delivery and review of the State General Election 2025 and Local Government Election 2025.
The role involves oversight of all election contracts; project plans; securing and management of election polling venues; management of the election event critical path and schedules; stakeholder management; risk management; emergency management and budgets. This is a fixed term full time contract opportunity with the possibility of extension and /or permanency. This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that may arise in the next twelve months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
About you
We are looking for a professional operator who has had experience in leading and managing large-scale projects, events and large teams. You will have proven experience in a similar role in the last five years and have exemplary planning and organisational skills.
You will have well highly developed leadership and management skills with an ability to translate strategy into operational goals and deliverables. You will be able to demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to day-to-day changes in priorities.
You will work within the Election Operations Division and as a member of the WAEC will work to achieve its objectives, comply with its values and provide services which are in accordance with existing frameworks.
Proven experience in a similar role in the last 5 years is desirable.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Requirement of the position (Selection Criteria):
- Demonstrated highly developed leadership, management, strategic planning and change management skills and ability to coordinate and deliver strategic outcomes.
- Demonstrated highly developed organisation skills, including a proven ability to develop and implement processes and projects to facilitate monitoring and reporting on the delivery of new initiatives.
- Demonstrated high level conceptual and analytical ability, with the ability to solve complex problems and risk management skills and undertake business process reengineering and experience in leading system improvements and providing innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into operational goals and deliverables, develop appropriate practice to support policy intent and engage others to communicate and support strategic direction and sound experience in assessing business performance and conceptualising and developing new/improved initiatives.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations. Sound interpersonal skills, including consultation and negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and trends impacting and relating to managing electoral operational management and election systems and services
For Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Shani Wood, Director, Election Operations, on (08) 9214 0494 or shani.wood@waec.wa.gov.au
For further job-related enquiries including an application pack, please contact HR on (08) 9214 0499.
Application Instructions:
It is important that you read the information in the application package prior to lodging your application.
Your application form should include the application form, a comprehensive CV or Resume and a covering note, in no more than three A4 pages (in Tahoma Font, 12 point), outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the Selection Criteria and job requirements that are listed on the attached Form.
Addressing the Selection Criteria as part of the formal process is a requirement for this position.
Applications must be received by 5pm on 1 March 2024. Late applications cannot be accepted. The lodgement of a pro forma application prior to the closing date and the forwarding of additional information after the closing date will not be accepted.
The successful applicant will be required to sign a Declaration of Neutrality and Declaration of Confidentiality forms indicating that they have no active or official connection with any political party and will maintain the necessary confidentiality to ensure the integrity of the Commission.
Substantive Equality Statement:
The WAEC is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, including Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, and people with a disability which is supported by our workforce planning.
ATTACHMENTS: - ApplicationForm_880951.pdf
- jdf waec0094 Operations Manager level 7.pdf
- waec0094 Operations Manager - application pack 2024.pdf
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Position Title Operations Manager Agency Western Australian Electoral Commission Salary PS/CSA 2022, Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 Location Perth Unit/Division Election Operations Branch Election Operations Division Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. WAEC0094 Closing Date 2024-03-01 5:00 PM
Position Title Operations Manager Branch Election Operations Division Location Perth Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Closing Date 2024-03-01 5:00 PM Salary PS/CSA 2022, Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 Agency Western Australian Electoral Commission
Company Information Description
About us
The Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC) manages elections events for State and Local governments and non-parliamentary organisations.
About the role
The Operations Manager is a new role within the Election Operations Division and is responsible for the operational delivery and review of the State General Election 2025 and Local Government Election 2025.
The role involves oversight of all election contracts; project plans; securing and management of election polling venues; management of the election event critical path and schedules; stakeholder management; risk management; emergency management and budgets. This is a fixed term full time contract opportunity with the possibility of extension and /or permanency. This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that may arise in the next twelve months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
About you
We are looking for a professional operator who has had experience in leading and managing large-scale projects, events and large teams. You will have proven experience in a similar role in the last five years and have exemplary planning and organisational skills.
You will have well highly developed leadership and management skills with an ability to translate strategy into operational goals and deliverables. You will be able to demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to day-to-day changes in priorities.
You will work within the Election Operations Division and as a member of the WAEC will work to achieve its objectives, comply with its values and provide services which are in accordance with existing frameworks.
Proven experience in a similar role in the last 5 years is desirable.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Requirement of the position (Selection Criteria):
- Demonstrated highly developed leadership, management, strategic planning and change management skills and ability to coordinate and deliver strategic outcomes.
- Demonstrated highly developed organisation skills, including a proven ability to develop and implement processes and projects to facilitate monitoring and reporting on the delivery of new initiatives.
- Demonstrated high level conceptual and analytical ability, with the ability to solve complex problems and risk management skills and undertake business process reengineering and experience in leading system improvements and providing innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into operational goals and deliverables, develop appropriate practice to support policy intent and engage others to communicate and support strategic direction and sound experience in assessing business performance and conceptualising and developing new/improved initiatives.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations. Sound interpersonal skills, including consultation and negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and trends impacting and relating to managing electoral operational management and election systems and services
For Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Shani Wood, Director, Election Operations, on (08) 9214 0494 or shani.wood@waec.wa.gov.au
For further job-related enquiries including an application pack, please contact HR on (08) 9214 0499.
Application Instructions:
It is important that you read the information in the application package prior to lodging your application.
Your application form should include the application form, a comprehensive CV or Resume and a covering note, in no more than three A4 pages (in Tahoma Font, 12 point), outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the Selection Criteria and job requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form.
Addressing the Selection Criteria as part of the formal process is a requirement for this position.
Applications must be received by 5pm on 1 March 2024. Late applications cannot be accepted. The lodgement of a pro forma application prior to the closing date and the forwarding of additional information after the closing date will not be accepted.
The successful applicant will be required to sign a Declaration of Neutrality and Declaration of Confidentiality forms indicating that they have no active or official connection with any political party and will maintain the necessary confidentiality to ensure the integrity of the Commission.
Substantive Equality Statement:
The WAEC is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, including Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, and people with a disability which is supported by our workforce planning.
Attachments - ApplicationForm_880951.pdf
- jdf waec0094 Operations Manager level 7.pdf
- waec0094 Operations Manager - application pack 2024.pdf
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