2024 NSW Local Government Elections

Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush

Centralised Dec Vote Count Centre - Jenko and Kelly Pavilion:

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Sydney Count Centre - Grace Pavilion:

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About a 10–15-minute walk from Olympic Park Train Station. For the latest travel information visit www.transportnsw.info

8.30am to 5.30pm (less a 30-minute scheduled lunch break)

Start 14/15 or 16 September to 26/27 or 28 September (10 to 14 days work)

All work has been assessed on expected quantity of ballot papers however as this quantity is not known until after Election Day, we can only estimate the proposed end dates.

Role Types will include but not limited to: 

• Postal Scrutiny

• Extraction

• Data Entry Officer

• Gate Keeper

• Initial Count & Batching Officer

• Initial Reconciliation Officer

• Materials Receipt Officer

• Supervisor

• Senior Supervisor

• From $32.73 to $37.78

• Pending your position

• PLUS overtime and Saturday penalties 

• Pay rates quoted do NOT include superannuation

Unfortunately, there is strictly no onsite parking.

Sydney Olympic Park has over 10,000 parking spaces site wide. Carparks P1, P5 and P6 are near Sydney Showground.

Costs: $7 per hour, up to a maximum fee of $35 per day. We are in the process of negotiating a discounted rate for Quay staff.

Parking will be at your own expense. A carpool with co-workers may be a good option. Work and travel together and share the expense.

The car park is a 10–15-minute walk to the Pavilions.

To apply for a position in our 2024 Elections Team please review the information below criteria to ensure you have the skills, experience, and are available to work for the duration of the assignment.  

Essential Criteria

Electoral Roll: You must be an Australian Citizen who is on the NSW or Commonwealth electoral roll. Proof of Electoral Roll will be required and verified

Impartiality: You will be required to declare you have no active or official connection with any political party, any election campaign committee, or any person who has nominated as a candidate for an election in a district or region

Australian Working Rights

Availability to work: To maximise the earning potential of our team and minimise staffing resources we require you to be available to work all hours and all days. This will include a minimum commitment of 10 days and up to 14 days depending on the position you are offered.

Elections Experience is viewed favourably but not essential

Attention to Detail and High-Level Accuracy

Confident computer skills when applying for Scrutiny or Data Entry positions

Proficient in numeric or alpha numeric data entry – minimum of 7,000ksph if applying for one of the count centre data entry or scrutiny officer positions

Team Work absolutely essential for the successful delivery of this event

We will commence advertising from June on Seek, Linkedin, Facebook, University and TAFE job boards and other Social Media platforms. You will be required to complete a Group Interview, Skills Testing, Reference and Compliance Checks and Election Induction & Briefing.

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