PERSOLKELLY is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialize in the recruitment of Professional, ICT, Government, STEM, Management, and Executive talent.PERSOLKELLY has recently been appointed as the sole recruitment partner for the Western Australian Electoral Commission and will be working to provide a 10,000 strong workforce to deliver the next state election in 2025.We are currently looking for the following roles to assist with the State Elections next year:Available PositionsPresiding Officer The Presiding Officer manages the operations of a polling place and supervises all staff, ensuring electoral procedures are adhered to.After 6 PM, the Presiding Officer becomes the Assistant Returning Officer (ARO), responsible for the conduct of the counts, including training of officers and recording the results. Also responsible for management of campaign workers, scrutineers, and formality of ballot papers.Training – paid in-person training will be required for this role pre-election dayLevel – 5Assistant Presiding Officer Assistant Presiding Officers assist the Presiding Officer as needed, managing personnel, election resources, and the polling place.After 6 PM, they assist the Assistant Returning Officer in overseeing counting and reconciliation operations.Training – paid in-person training will be required for this role pre-election dayLevel – 3Declaration Officer The Declaration Officer issues declaration votes on polling day to electors who are not on that district's electoral roll.Training – paid in-person training will be required for this role pre-election dayLevel – 1.3Early Presiding Officer Early Presiding Officers manage personnel, election resources, and the polling place, ensuring that electoral procedures are followed.Dates – between 24th February and 7th March 2025 (approx. 11 days work – weekday and possibly Saturday work)Training – paid in-person training will be required for this role pre-election dayLevel – 5Early Assistant Presiding Officer Early Assistant Presiding Officers assist the Early Presiding Officer as required, managing personnel and election resources.Dates – between 24th February and 7th March 2025 (approx. 11 days work – weekday and possibly Saturday work)Training – paid in-person training will be required for this role pre-election dayLevel – 3Early Issuing / Counting Officer The Early Issuing Officer issues ballot papers to electors and assists in counting and reconciling ballot papers on polling day.Dates – 24th February until 8th March 2025 (approx. 11 days work – weekend & weekday work)Training – paid in-person training will be required for this role pre-election dayTimes – 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM (24th February – 7th March) and 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (8th March 2025)Level – 1.3Assistant Returning Officers Responsible for conducting counts, training officers, and managing scrutineers.Times – 5:00 PM – 12:00 AMLevel – 5Mobile Presiding Officer Manages mobile polling at aged care facilities, hospitals, and other locations.Dates – between 23rd February and 8th March 2025 (3 to 4 days work – weekday and possibly Saturday)Training – paid in-person training will be required for this role pre-election dayLevel – 5Mobile Issuing Officer Assists the Mobile Presiding Officer and issues ballot papers.Dates – 23rd February until 8th March 2025 (3 days work – weekday/weekends)Training – paid in-person training will be required for this role pre-election dayLevel – 1.3Remote Presiding Officer Manages mobile polling at remote locations, ensuring procedures are followed.Dates – 22nd February until 8th March 2025 (approx. 10 days work – weekends/ weekdays)Training – paid in-person training will be required for this role pre-election dayLevel – 5Remote Issuing Officer Issues ballot papers and assists the Remote Presiding Officer.Dates – 22nd February until 8th March 2025 (approx. 10 days work – weekend/ weekdays)Training – paid in-person training will be required for this role pre-election dayLevel – 1.3Returning Officer Assistant Assists the Returning Officer with higher-level duties, including the receipt and entry of results on polling night.Dates – March 2025 (approx. 4 days work – may require weekend and weekday work)Level – 1.3Returning Officer General Assistant Assists with the receipt, sorting, and distribution of materials on election night.Dates – between 22nd February and 11th March 2025 (approx. 4 days work – weekends & weekday)Level – 1.1Important Note – for specific information about pay please visit our website and refer to the appropriate level of the role you are applying for.If you're excited about playing a vital role in the electoral process, apply now!We look forward to welcoming you to join us in making a difference in our community!Note: You will be contacted directly by the WA Electoral Commission (WAEC) if you are shortlisted for this role. 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