The Team

As a team member of the Australian Electoral Commission’s (AEC’s) Indigenous Electoral Participation Program (IEPP) you will have a unique opportunity to support the work of our Assistant Directors, Senior Engagement Officers and other project-based staff to position us to enable us to improve the participation of First Nations peoples in elections.

You will use evidence and best practice to create and maintain key resources, support legislative change, and uphold the AEC’s commitment to continuous improvement. You will contribute to our funding proposals and senior briefings and generally work to support the outcomes of the IEPP program.

The Opportunity

This role is designated as an Identified position.

Candidates must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communication skills.

The role is responsible for delivering on business outcomes, including taking the lead on engaging partners who will help the AEC realise maximum benefits for Indigenous Australians. You will represent and explain agency views in various forums which will involve travelling, sometimes to remote localities and you will collaborate and maintain relationships both internally and externally.

To excel you’ll have:

• An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Proven ability in successfully managing and delivering results within time restraints and with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff when change is a constant, while proactively supporting a positive team culture.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to tailor messages and information for a variety of audiences of varying seniority.
• Organised, with strong ability to contribute to activities, including attention to detail and delivering results.
• Ability to identify problems and work to resolve them.
• A strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team to achieve positive results.

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications in Indigenous studies or community engagement/education.
• Knowledge or ability to quickly obtain knowledge about legislation and programs and policies.

Eligibility

• AEC employees must be Australian citizens.
• Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.
• Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance.
• Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.

Contact: Alicia Harris, [email protected]

Due Date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 11:59pm AEST