Tweet Facebook Mail The Australian Electoral Commission has put out the call for more than 100,000 new paid workers ahead of the upcoming federal election . No date for the vote has been announced yet and most pundits reckon it will be later rather than sooner, but according to the rules it can be held any Saturday from now through to May 17, 2025. And the AEC is already looking for an army of temporary employees to help get the vote out around the country.
READ MORE: Epic 100m final, Novak's tears, Aussie medals: What you missed overnight The AEC is calling for more than 100,000 people to join up ahead of the next federal election. (AEC/Flickr) The types of jobs available include working on election day through to engagement for up to five weeks prior. The AEC needs frontline polling staff, supervisors, mobile voting teams, remote area service teams, counting staff and more.
People will be paid according to casual rates, with remuneration varying by role. Paid training is also provided. READ MORE: USA pips Australia on swimming medal tally in final race Workers in regional and remote areas are especially sought.
(AEC/Flickr) Those who have worked for the AEC in the past as temporary staff need to re-register under the commission's new system if they want another go - but total newcomers are also welcome. Interested parties can register their interest online . "We become one of the nation's largest employers ever so briefly – the likelihood of getting emplo.