Job description
Multiple opportunities are available for Clerical Assistants and Clerical Supervisors 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.
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
New applicants are encouraged to APPLY NOW!
Please reach out to DFP Adelaide with any questions via dfpadelaide@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.
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
- Receipt, sorting and processing of postal vote applications
- Quality assurance and validity checking of electoral documentation
- Collation and preparation of ballot materials for mailout
- Processing declaration votes, including categorisation and verification
- Counting and processing ballot papers
- Accurate data entry and verification of declaration vote returns
- Packaging and handling of ballot papers and declaration envelopes
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Assisting Supervisors and supporting broader CPC operations as required
- Adhering strictly to procedures, safety requirements and confidentiality obligations
- National Police Clearance issued within the last 3 months (essential)
- Demonstrated clerical or administrative experience in an office environment
- Strong alpha-numeric data entry skills with high accuracy
- Sound keyboard skills (intermediate speed minimum)
- Competence in alphabetic and numeric sorting
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Ability to follow procedures exactly and work to deadlines
- Strong communication, teamwork and customer service skills
- Proven reliability, punctuality and attendance
- Australian working rights with ability to provide evidence
- Availability to commence next week and work through to mid–late November
- Availability to work rostered hours, including overtime and weekends
- No participation in, or intention to participate in, political affairs
- Engagement is approximately 5 weeks, full time
- 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 DFP Adelaide with any questions via dfpadelaide@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.
