The AEC needs to employ around 100,000 people right across Australia for the election on Saturday 21 May.
Most jobs are working in polling places on election day, but there are also jobs before election day, such as working in early voting centres, outposted centres and mobile polling. People are also needed after election day to help count votes, manage election materials and complete a range of administration tasks.
COVID-19 safety measures will be in place at polling places and other workplaces to protect AEC workers and voters. All temporary election workers will need to wear a face mask and be fully vaccinated. Medical exemptions may be allowed for some roles.
Log in to AEC employment to confirm your details are current and update your vaccination status.
Elections are a fundamental part of our democratic process in Australia and require around 100,000 temporary workers.
Working at elections offers:
Pay ranges from $25.54 to $48.29 per hour, depending on the job. You can find out more at pay rates and conditions.
The AEC has a register of people who may be offered temporary work during elections, including federal elections, by-elections, plebiscites and referendums.
If you want to be considered for temporary election work, you can submit an online registration of interest.
People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
In the lead up to an electoral event, the AEC will assess your registration of interest and contact you if suitable opportunities become available.
Log in to AEC employment to confirm your details are current and update your vaccination status.
If you have low vision or difficulty completing your registration online, please call the AEC help desk on 02 6271 4631 for assistance.
There are a range of digital promotional products available to help organisations and community groups promote registrations of interest for election work.