Register for work
Register for casual election work
Working at elections is a great way to contribute to democracy in Victoria. Election staff enjoy great pay rates, training and a unique working experience.
If you've already registered for casual work with us you don't need to do it again for each election. We keep a register of all casual staff, and we will contact you with work opportunities during State and local council elections.
Who should register for casual election work?
You do not need experience to be considered for an election casual role, but you do need to be eligible to work. To be eligible for election work you must be:
- either on the roll, a permanent resident, or hold a current work visa
- over the age of 18 (some roles are open to people over 16)
You may also need to show evidence of your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination status when starting in an election role.
We want our elections workforce to reflect the diversity of Victoria. That's why we encourage applications from:
- people with disabilities
- people who speak English and other languages
- Aboriginal peoples.
How to register
To register, click the button below and follow the prompts for 'Election staff'. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to verify your email address and complete your registration.
Register for work at elections
The full registration process can take up to 30 minutes. You will be asked for:
- contact details
- confirmation of your eligibility
- diversity information (if you want to provide this information)
- work experience (if any) and work preferences
- referee contact details
We will send you a second confirmation email when your registration is complete. If you don't get a second email you may not have completed your registration. Log in at appointments.vec.vic.gov.au and select 'Election staff' to finish registering. Follow the prompts to finish or change your registration and submit when complete.
Election staff self-service portal
After your registration is complete we will add you to our personnel database. This can take up to 5 business days. We'll send you a welcome email when this process is completed. The email will include a link to the election staff self-service portal. You can manage all your details here.
For more information about the portal visit the registered workers page.
Types of election roles
Election officials
Election officials work in voting centres on election day. Some of the roles available include:
- election official (this can include issuing ballot papers, guarding ballot boxes, or managing queues at voting centres)
- election liaison officer
- voting centre manager.
Read duty statements for all available roles.
Election casuals
Election casuals work before, on and after election day in a variety of locations. Some of the roles include:
- counting officer
- early voting centre manager
- office assistant.
Read duty statements for all available roles
Pay rates
Pay rates depend on the role and the type of election. Download the Employment guide for election casuals and officials (PDF, 955 KB) to view pay rates.
Disclosure of political activities
Having staff who are politically neutral is critical to our impartiality. Before offering you a job we will ask you to disclose any political memberships and activities. We are lawfully authorised to refuse employment to a person because of any political membership or activity.
Need help?
For more information you can download the Employment guide for election casuals and officials (PDF, 955 KB). Please contact our personnel helpline if you have a question that is not answered in the guide.
Email: personnelhelpline@vec.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 783 043 (9 am - 5 pm weekdays)
We're aware that some callers are experiencing issues when trying to contact us by phone. We are working to fix this and apologise for any inconvenience.
If your issue is urgent, please email info@vec.vic.gov.au