The TEC employs Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers across the state, for non-ongoing work at each election.
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of experience.
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of experience.
We are recruiting Returning Officers (ROs) and their Assistants in preparation for a number of elections due in the next 2 years.
2021 - Legislative Council elections period during March - May
2022 - State election period by March; Legislative Council elections period during March - May; Statewide Local Government elections period expected Sep-Oct.
Actual election dates are subject to a range of factors and legislative requirements.
Let's hear from some new ROs after having completed their first election for the TEC:
Graeme, a recently retired senior executive was motivated to apply for a Returning Officer role as he was looking for short term project work and it sounded interesting. Here's a little of what Graeme shared about his experience:
"It was a roller coaster ride from beginning to end. A great learning experience supported by a wonderful and knowledgeable team from the TEC. "
Sherri, a part-time bookkeeper & busy Mum, applied for an Assistant Returning Officer role as she was looking to further expand her administration skills and experience. Here's a little of what she shared about her experience:
"My role as the ARO has been a very rewarding one. I would have to say that it has been a time of personal growth. I have done new things that initially I wasn't sure I could and stepped up to the challenges that were laid before me. I have learned things about myself ... for the most part I believe that I have come out the other side of this election as a better person. "
Applications have closed.
Download the information pack.
Questions? Please contact Operations Manager, Chris Garrett - employment@tec.tas.gov.au or 6208 8700.
Applications close COB Monday 26 October 2020
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A separate Parliamentary election is held for each division - meaning 5 elections are held for the House of Assembly (State), and 2 or 3 elections are due to be held each year as part of the Legislative Council election cycle. A Returning Officer and Assistant is appointed to each division.
Legislative divisions due for election in the next 2 years are: 2021- Derwent, Mersey and Windermere 2022 - McIntyre and Elwick.
