Assistant Team Leader, Vic Operations - Canberra, Australia - Australian Electoral Commission

Australian Electoral Commission

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Canberra, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Agency Purpose

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Government to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.

The AEC's values and commitments
The AEC values and commitments are an essential component of our operating environment and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.

The Team

You will join a network of Assistant Team Leaders across the country that ensures the proper conduct of the election and upholds the Electoral Integrity Framework.

You will work across a diverse and dispersed network, working closely with our State Office, National Office and the other states and territories.

The APS 5 Assistant Team Leader supports the Team Leader in the leadership and management of staff within their designated office and delivering a public facing service as required.

The Assistant Team Leader may also likely undertake the legislative responsibilities of the Divisional Returning Officer for a federal electoral division and will work to ensure that division delivers an election result with transparency and integrity.

At the AEC you will develop strong connections with colleagues and supportive networks, as we all work to deliver an impartial and independent electoral system with high integrity.

The Opportunity

We are looking for agile, energetic, self-motivated, and results-driven talent to contribute to the leadership and management of divisional election planning and evaluation activity.

A self-starter able to work under pressure, and independently under limited guidance, and comfortable working in a team environment.

During the preparation phase of the electoral cycle, you will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and completeness of the electoral roll for approximately 100,000 electors within your division.

Maintaining the electoral roll allows electors to exercise their franchise at the federal, state, and local government elections. You will also be assisting your team leader in planning and preparing for the next federal event.

During the mobilisation phase of the electoral cycle, you will be responsible for the delivery of the federal election for your division, collaborating with your peers within the site to coordinate the largest peace time activity in Australia, and recruiting and mobilising up to 100,000 staff.

You will contribute to the development of team objectives for short-term tasks and support strategic planning for longer-term initiatives, including setting priorities for the work area, assisting with management of team performance, and ensuring quality output for the work area.

A key component of this role is managing multiple priorities at the same time.

During the election you will be responsible for the overall supervision of our temporary election staff, using your leadership skills to efficiently support the expanding workforce requirements.

The Assistant Team Leader will be required to take on higher duties during the election at the APS 6 level.

You will join the leadership team committed to learning, self-development and are responsible for building technical capability and fostering career development of its people.

The standard working week is 37.5 hours, however you will be required to work extended hours and manage key election projects with fixed deadlines during an election period, including multiple weekends and evenings.

A permanent opportunity is currently available in Ringwood.

To excel you will have demonstrated ability to:

Work with others
building team spirit, listening and communicating proactively, and recognising the contribution of others.

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Lead and supervise - delegating effectively, providing clear direction, motivating and empowering others and setting appropriate standards of behaviour.
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Follow instructions and procedures - keeping to schedules and deadlines, following set procedures and policies and complying with obligations and requirements of the role.
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Cope with pressures and setbacks - remaining positive and calm and working productively in a high-pressure environment.
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Adhere to principles and values - always demonstrating integrity and upholding ethics and values.

Desirable skills and experience include:

Experience in planning and organising major logístical events managing time effectively and identifying and organising resources to achieve results.
Ability to adapt and responding to changing circumstances, dealing with ambiguity and making positive use of opportunities it presents.
Ability to consistently deliver results and achieve project goals, working in a systematic, methodical and orderly way while monitoring and maintaining high standards for qualit