The Tasmanian Electoral Commission maintains a register of casual staff for non-ongoing work at each election.
Watch this short video for an overview of the wide variety of roles available.
One of the ways the TEC maintains its integrity is by ensuring that employees are, and are seen to be, politically neutral. The Anti-Discrimination Commissioner has granted the TEC an exemption under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998, giving it discretion to only employ people it determines to be politically neutral.
TEC political neutrality policy [PDF, 48KB]
Guidelines for political neutrality
and local issues [PDF, 24KB]
This exemption also enables the TEC to refrain from using contractors who engage in political activity that undermines the integrity of the Commission.
We are looking for a number of characteristics in our valuable casual workforce: care and accuracy; political neutrality; ability to maintain confidentiality; flexible work hours.
Download the fillable PDF form below and provide as much detail as you can about your skill set, relevant experience, and your availability. Then email the form as an attachment to employment@tec.tas.gov.au
If you have previously applied to the TEC Casual Employment Register but have changed contact information, or if you have changed details such as your bank account or superannuation, please email your updated details to employment@tec.tas.gov.au or call 1800 801 701.
Positions include Returning Officer (RO) and Assistant Returning Officer (ARO).
Election management position descriptions [PDF, 131KB]
Positions include Pre-Poll Manager (PPM), Pre-Poll Second in Charge (PP2IC), Pre-Poll Officer (PPO) and Mobile Polling Officer.
Pre-poll position descriptions [PDF, 99KB]
Positions include Polling Manager (PM), Polling Place Second in Charge (2IC), Polling Place Staff and Polling Place Liaison Officer (PPLO).
Polling day position descriptions [PDF, 101KB]
Working for the TEC as an election casual can give you an insight into the important electoral and democratic processes involved in electing your representatives.
There is a great variety of casual roles available.
"Meeting and working with all of you has been the highlight of 2014 for me." - Hazelyn
"The people at the TEC are really fun to work with. It was great to see what happens to your vote, and be involved in such an important part of our State." - Maddi
Listen to a radio interview behind the scenes at the 2014 Local Government elections:
We have short-term roles leading up to elections, such as:
On election day we have a number of roles, such as:
Permanent vacancies are listed on the jobs.tas.gov.au site, under the Justice Department. (opens in a new tab)