About the VEC

At the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) we are not just about elections, we are about enabling all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy.  The VEC conducts State and local council elections and is responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of electoral issues in the Victorian community.  Our goal is to be change ready and responsive to legislative changes and community expectations in a dynamic and complex operating environment.

About the role

Reporting to the Education Lead, the Democracy Ambassador Program Coordinator will plan and deliver all elements of the Democracy Ambassador (DA) Program through a diversity and inclusion lens. This includes recruiting, training, onboarding, and supporting 20-25 casual DAs from a broad diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences. For further information about the role, please see the attached Position Description.

What you'll bring to the role

• Project Management and Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in coordinating adult education or community programs, projects and initiatives including effective planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, documentation, and reporting.
• Team Leadership: Experience recruiting, onboarding, inducting, training, and coordinating staff by providing leadership, guidance and support to foster a supportive, positive and high performing culture.
• Problem Solving and Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to identify and address program challenges, solve problems, and take initiate to drive program improvements and efficiencies.

How to apply

All applicants must submit:

• a current CV and;
• a separate document with responses to Key Selection Criteria (KSC) 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5 as listed in the position description.

Applications should be lodged online via the "Apply Now" button (below). The VEC can only accept applications lodged via Victorian Government Careers website.

We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements, including but not limited to national police check and working with children check.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all.

We understand that candidates may need adjustments in the recruitment process and/or workplace. For any questions or request for accommodations, please e-mail hrmailbox@vec.vic.gov.au using the subject line: Democracy Ambassador Program Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants for disclosure of specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Please click here to read more.

VEC contact details

For further information please contact Abigail Elliott, Manager Education and Inclusion on (03) 8620 1182 or email Abigail.elliott@vec.vic.gov.au.

A position description is attached.