PERSOLKELLY is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers.
Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Professional, ICT, Government, STEM, Management and Executive talent.
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:
Available PositionsPresiding Officer
Presiding 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.
Dates: 8th March 2025 and In-person training (Date to be confirmed) (approx.
2 days work - weekend work only)
Level: 5Assistant Presiding Officer
They assist the Presiding Officer as needed, including taking on the role of Substitute Presiding Officer when required.
Dates: 8th March 2025 and In-person training (Date to be confirmed) (approx.
2 days work - weekend work only)
Level: 3Declaration Officer
Issues declaration votes on polling day to electors who are not on that district's electoral roll.
Dates: 8th March 2025 and In-person training (Date to be confirmed) (approx.
2 days work - weekend work only)
Level: 1.3Early Presiding Officer
Manages personnel, election resources, and the polling place, ensuring electoral procedures are followed.
Dates: 24th February until 7th March 2025 (approx.
11 days work - weekend & weekday work)
Level: 5Early Assistant Presiding Officer
Assists the Early Presiding Officer as needed.
Dates: 24th February until 7th March 2025 (approx.
11 days work - weekend & weekday work)
Level: 3Early Issuing / Counting Officer
Issues ballot papers and assists with the packing up of election resources.
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 Officer
Opens ballot boxes, counts votes, and tallies results at designated counting locations.
Times: 5.00 pm - 12.00 am
Level: 5Mobile Presiding Officer
Manages mobile polling at various locations.
Dates: Between 23rd February and 8th March 2025 (3 days work - weekends/weekday)
Level: 5Mobile 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 Officer
Manages polling at remote locations, including Aboriginal communities.
Dates: 22nd February until 8th March 2025 (approx.
10 days work - weekends/ weekdays)
Level: 5Remote 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 Assistant
Assists the RO with higher-level duties.
Dates: March 2025 (approx.
4 days work - may require weekend and weekday work)
Level: 1.3Returning Officer General Assistant
Assists with the receipt, sorting, and distribution of materials.
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 may be 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 At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.
We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.
We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
So it's over to you.
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