Job description
Multiple opportunities are available for Clerical Assistants to support the Electoral Commission during an upcoming election period. These roles involve high-volume clerical processing and quality control activities critical to election delivery.
ECSA will be commencing all Clerical Assistants on Monday, March 22nd. The assignment will end around March 30th.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to full-time hours for the entire duration of the assignment, with some overtime and weekend work required.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
New applicants are encouraged to APPLY NOW!
Please reach out to Megan A with any questions via madlem@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
ECSA will be commencing all Clerical Assistants on Monday, March 22nd. The assignment will end around March 30th.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to full-time hours for the entire duration of the assignment, with some overtime and weekend work required.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
- Processing and sorting postal vote applications and electoral documentation
- Conducting quality assurance and validity checks on electoral materials
- Collating, preparing, counting and processing ballot papers and declaration votes
- Accurate data entry, verification and record keeping of declaration vote returns
- Packaging and handling ballot papers and declaration envelopes
- Assisting supervisors and supporting broader CPC operational activities
- Following strict procedures, safety requirements and confidentiality obligations
- Performing alphabetic and numeric sorting tasks with strong attention to detail
- Utilising strong keyboard and alpha-numeric data entry skills with high accuracy
- Communicating effectively and working collaboratively within a team environment
- Demonstrating reliability, punctuality and the ability to work to deadlines
- Availability to work rostered hours including overtime and weekends during the election period
- Hold valid Australian working rights and maintain neutrality in political affairs
- Engagement is approximately 10 days, full time
- Weekend hours will be required
- Only candidates who meet minimum data entry speed and accuracy requirements will be considered
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
New applicants are encouraged to APPLY NOW!
Please reach out to Megan A with any questions via madlem@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
