Working after election day

There is paid temporary work after election day to help count votes and provide support in packing up and finishing an event in counting centres, also known as out-posted centres. Depending on the type of event, this can be for a couple of days or up to several weeks.

There are some jobs for people under 18 years of age (in line with your state or territories minimum working age requirements).

Jobs available:

• Temporary Assistant Level 1 – provides support in the preparation, conduct and finalisation of an electoral event. You assist with packing and distributing of materials before the election, counting of votes on election day evening and after and other administrative tasks as required.
• Temporary Assistant Level 2 – provides supervisory support in preparation, conduct and finalisation of an electoral event. You supervise packing and distribution of materials before the election, counting of votes on election day evening and after and other administrative tasks as required.

To work in these jobs, you’ll need to:

• have an eye for detail
• follow processes well
• work cooperatively in small teams
• be able to sit or stand for long periods, if needed
• be able to potentially lift up to 12 kilograms, if needed
• have organisational and people management skills.

What to expect:

After voting day, most staff are counting all the voting papers in an counting centre. If you’re not counting you are completing administrative tasks or sorting materials returned to the counting centre.

Each day you work in a team with guidance from your supervisor to complete your assigned task.

While the counting centre may be busy, the environment is as quiet as possible as counting teams need minimal distractions.

Register now if you are interested in working at the next federal election.