Employment

The VEC recognises that a highly motivated and skilled workforce contributes to a healthy democracy. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) aims to employ and develop people who represent the diversity of the Victorian community, demonstrate impartiality and integrity, and are committed to delivering the highest standard of professional and effective electoral services.

Equal Opportunity Act 1995 Exemption

The VEC has been granted an exemption by VCAT to enable it to ask applicants for disclosure of specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Applicants are advised to review the details of this exemption when applying.

Current VEC vacancies

Audit Committee Member

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is seeking to appoint an independent member with appropriate skills to its Audit Committee.

The key role of the Committee is to:

• enhance the credibility and objectivity of internal and external financial reporting;
• effectively manage financial and other risks and protect VEC assets;
• ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and frameworks as well as the use of best practice guidelines;
• ensure the effectiveness of the internal audit function; and
• provide an effective means of communication between the external and internal auditor, management and the VEC.

The Committee will meet as required, but not less than four times during a calendar year. A fee will be negotiated for attendance.

Interested applicants should forward an expression of interest with details of their qualifications and experience to the VEC by 11 December 2009.

Information about the Committee can be obtained by contacting David Clarke on (03) 9299 0745.

Working at elections

People who wish to work in a voting centre or election office at the 2010 State election will be able to register their interest online from mid-2010.

Further information

Working with the VEC
Includes information on what to expect in the workplace, conditions of employment, code of conduct, flexible working arrangements, occupation health and safety, political impartiality and workplace diversity.

Visit www.careers.vic.gov.au (external link) for information about how to apply for government jobs, working in government, etc.

Public Administration Act 2004 (external link)