Jobs
Elections ACT is always looking for dedicated workers to perform casual roles for the ACT Electoral Commission.
If you believe you would be suitable for such roles, register online now:
How long is my application valid?
Your employment details will always remain on Elections ACT's staff register and you will be able to update your details if necessary, using the provided login details.
What happens if I am selected for employment?
If you are selected for employment, you will be contacted and a formal Offer of Employment together with other employment forms and information will be sent to you to complete and return.
How much does a polling official get paid?
The pay rates for the 2024 ACT election will be updated shortly. For you information the 2020 pay rates are listed below.
The amount you are paid for work on election day depends upon the role in which you are selected to perform. Below is a table outlining the package rates for each polling place position for the 2020 ACT Legislative Assembly election.
| Polling place position | Total amount excl Super |
|---|---|
| Polling Official | $629.66 |
| Second in Charge | $853.84 |
| Officer in Charge | Between $1,020.66 and $1,167.66 |
| Polling Area Manager | $791.83 |
What are the terms and conditions of working for Elections ACT?
2024 terms and conditions of employment for election casuals [PDF 254 kB]
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- Record enrolment: Canberrans are ready to vote for Canberra’s future
- Deregistration of Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (ACT)
- Strong Independents apply to register as a political party for ACT Legislative Assembly elections
- Independents for Canberra apply to change party abbreviation, Registered Officer and Secretary of the party
- Nominations for the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) 2024 are now open
- Reminder for new political parties intending to register for the 2024 ACT election
- Strong Independents officially registered for the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election
- Fiona Carrick Independent apply to register as a political party for ACT Legislative Assembly elections
- Elections ACT's Service Delivery Plan for the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election is now available for viewing
- Elections ACT has re-released the source code for the electronic voting and counting system
- Canberra Progressives apply to change the registered officer of the party
- Liberal Democratic Party apply to change the name, abbreviation, registered officer and secretary of the party
- Fiona Carrick Independent officially registered for the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election
- The ACT Greens apply to change the registered officer of the party
- Deregistration of David Pollard Independent
- Liberal Democratic Party - Change Party Name and Abbreviation
- Two additional parties apply to register as political parties for the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election
- First Nation Party officially registered for the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election
- 2023/2024 ACT financial disclosure returns available for viewing from 7 September 2024
- The ACT election period officially begins today, Friday 13 September
- Electronic voting and counting source code available for viewing
- Declaration of nominations and draw for ballot paper positions - Wednesday 25 September 2024
- 149 candidates stand for the 2024 ACT election
- Vote counting schedule available for viewing
- Early voting open now for the 2024 ACT Election
- Strong demand for early voting in the ACT election
- 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election result
- Deregistration of Strong Independents
- Public election funding payments for the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election announced
- 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election financial disclosure returns available
- The Animal Justice Party applies to change the registered officer and secretary of the party