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PERSOLKELLY has recently been appointed as the sole recruitment partner for the Western Australian Electoral Commission and will be working to provide a 10,000 strong workforce, to deliver the next state election in 2025.
We are currently looking for the below roles to assist with the Elections next year:
Presiding OfficerPresiding Officers are appointed by the Returning Officer (RO) to manage personnel, election resources, and the polling place. This includes ensuring that electoral procedures are followed and supervising staff at the polling location.
After 6 PM, the title of the Presiding Officer changes to Assistant Returning Officer.
Dates: 8th March 2025 and In-person training (Date to be confirmed) (approx. 2 days work - weekend work only)Level: 5Assistant Presiding OfficerAssistant Presiding Officers are appointed to assist the Presiding Officer as needed. They help manage personnel, election resources, and the polling place, including taking on the role of Substitute Presiding Officer when required.
After 6 PM, they assist the Assistant Returning Officer in overseeing the counting and reconciliation process.
Dates: 8th March 2025 and In-person training (Date to be confirmed) (approx. 2 days work - weekend work only)Level: 3Declaration OfficerThe Declaration Officer issues declaration votes on polling day to electors who are not on that district's electoral roll.
Declaration Officers issue declaration votes (absent and provisional votes) either electronically using the Elector Recording System (ERS) computer or manually. After 6 PM, they will complete the reconciliation of declaration envelopes in accordance with the relevant manuals and training received. Declaration Officers will also assist with the packing up of election resources, reconciliation of ballot papers.
Dates: 8th March 2025 and In-person training (Date to be confirmed) (approx. 2 days work - weekend work only)Level: 1.3Early Presiding OfficerEarly Presiding Officers manage personnel, election resources, and the polling place, ensuring that electoral procedures are followed and supervising staff at the polling location.
Polling places may be open for up to 11 days before polling day and also on polling day.
Dates: 24th February until 7th March 2025 (approx. 11 days work - weekend & weekday work)Level: 5Early Assistant Presiding OfficerEarly Assistant Presiding Officers assist the Early Presiding Officer as needed, helping manage personnel, election resources, and the polling place.
After 6 PM on polling day, they assist the Assistant Returning Officer in overseeing the counting and reconciliation operations.
Dates: 24th February until 7th March 2025 (approx. 11 days work - weekend & weekday work)Level: 3Early Issuing / Counting OfficerThe Early Issuing Officer issues ballot papers to electors using the Elector Recording System (ERS) during the polling period. They also assist with the packing up of election resources and the reconciliation and count of ballot papers.
Dates: 24th February until 8th March 2025 (approx. 11 days work - weekend & weekday work)Times: 7.30 am - 6.00 pm (24th February - 7th March) and 5.00 pm - 12.00 am (8th March 2025)Level: 1.3Assistant Returning OfficerAssistant Returning Officers are appointed to open ballot boxes, count votes, and tally results at designated counting locations. They oversee the counting and reconciliation operations.
Times: 5.00 pm - 12.00 amLevel: 5Mobile Presiding OfficerThe Mobile Presiding Officer manages the operation of mobile polling at various locations, including aged care facilities and hospitals.
Dates: Between 23rd February and 8th March 2025 (3 days work - weekends/weekday)Level: 5Mobile Issuing OfficerThe Mobile Issuing Officer issues ballot papers and assists the Mobile Presiding Officer as needed.
Dates: 23rd February till 8th March 2025 (3 days work - weekends/weekday)Level: 1.3Remote Presiding OfficerThe Remote Presiding Officer manages the operation of mobile polling at remote locations, including visits to Aboriginal communities.
Dates: 22nd February until 8th March 2025 (approx. 10 days work - weekends/ weekdays)Level: 5Remote Issuing OfficerThe Remote Issuing Officer issues ballot papers and assists the Remote Presiding Officer as needed.
Dates: 22nd February till 8th March 2025 (approx. 10 days work - weekend/ weekdays)Level: 1.3Returning Officer AssistantThe Returning Officer Assistant (ROA) assists the RO with higher-level duties, including the receipt and entry of results on polling night.
Dates: March 2025 (approx. 4 days work - may require weekend and weekday work)Level: 1.3Returning Officer General AssistantThe RO may appoint Returning Officer General Assistants (ROGA) to assist with various tasks related to the election cycle.
Dates: Between 22nd February and 11th March 2025 (approx. 4 days work - weekends and weekday)Level: 1.1**PLEASE NOTE - for specific information about pay please visit our website and refer to the appropriate level of the role you are applying for**
If you're excited about playing a vital role in the electoral process, apply now!
We look forward to welcoming you to join us in making a difference in our community!
Please note that you will may contacted directly by the WA Electoral Commission (WAEC) in the first instance if you are shortlisted for this role. PERSOLKELLY will complete your onboarding if your application is ultimately successful. Please do not apply for this role if you do not agree to be contacted by the WAEC. Who are we
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