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 the Indigenous Electoral Participation Program (IEPP) team. A team of enthusiastic and passionate people who are committed to ensuring eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can actively participate in our democracy. The team supports these opportunities by promoting in communities, enrolment to vote, voting during electoral events and opportunities to work during an electoral event.

The Opportunities

This is an Identified Position. Indigenous Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

This role is designated as an Identified position. Candidates must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communication skills.   

The role is responsible for delivering on business outcomes, including taking the lead on engaging partners who will help the AEC realise maximum benefits for Indigenous Australians.  You will represent and explain agency views in various forums which will involve travelling, sometimes to remote localities and you will collaborate and maintain relationships both internally and externally.

To excel you’ll have:

• An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Proven ability in successfully managing and delivering results within time restraints and with competing priorities. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff when change is a constant, while proactively supporting a positive team culture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to tailor messages and information for a variety of audiences of varying seniority.
• Organised, with strong ability to contribute to activities, including attention to detail and delivering results.
• Ability to identify problems and work to resolve them.
• A strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team to achieve positive results.

Desirable 

• You have relevant qualifications in Indigenous studies or community engagement/education. 
• You know about or can quickly learn about legislation and programs and policies. 

Eligibility

• 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 are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.