We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Period of Appointment
Permanent, ideally commencing mid-January 2025.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Prepare for and manage key compliance activities such as:
- Parliamentary and local government non-voter processes
- return to sender (RTS) mail data collection for enrolment updates, and
- management of local government election expenditure returns
- Assist with the development and implementation of policies, processes and procedures that improve understanding of, and compliance with, relevant legislation.
- Prepare and provide information and analysis on activities undertaken.
- Assist with electoral queries, complaints & investigations as directed.
- Communicate and work effectively with staff and other stakeholders and development of relevant information resources.
- Provide assistance to local government councils in their management of General Manager rolls.
- Work collaboratively with the Regulation Officer and build an understanding of regulation activities and tasks to support regulation outcomes as directed.
- As required, perform other tasks and duties within the directorate.
Essential Requirements
Political Neutrality Information
The TEC is a politically neutral workplace where all staff are expected to maintain a high standard of impartiality.
The TEC has been granted an exemption by the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner which allows for the consideration of a candidate’s political affiliation or public support of political issues when determining whether or not they should be employed.
More information on what political neutrality is can be found HERE. Applicants are required to complete and upload a copy of the Political Neutrality Declaration Form (found below) for consideration at shortlisting.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Political_Neutrality_Declaration_Form.pdf
Statement of Duties (357988) Compliance Officer - Aug 2024.docx
Statement of Duties (357988) Compliance Officer - Aug 2024.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Tasmanian Electoral Commission).DOCX
About the Department of Justice (Tasmanian Electoral Commission).pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, a copy of your current Resumé/CV, and your completed Political Neutrality Declaration. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 3652.
For more information
Kylee Rumble
Director Legislation and Compliance
Kylee.Rumble@tec.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6208 8713
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603