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Period of Appointment
These roles are fixed-term, up to 6 November 2026
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Create and modify digital and physical resources for TEC communications material, general electoral information, and school and community education.
- Design and maintain operational materials including signage, manuals and process documents.
- Support the design and maintenance of staff training presentations, guides and other resources.
- Create content for the TEC’s social media channels and contribute to the development of in-house social media campaigns.
- Develop and assist in the roll-out of critical election productions and engagement promotions, including liaising and coordinating contractors and stakeholders for electoral events such as election tally-rooms.
- Undertake minor projects and research and make recommendations on a range of topics, including education and training resources, digital tools, and modern communication methods.
- Implement and ensure compliance with the TEC style guide.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for a position within the Tasmanian Electoral Commission, please review the Political Neutrality Policy and include your Political Neutrality Declaration Form when submitting your application.
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
- Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Desirable Requirements
- Design qualifications
- Experience in a communications team
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (358172_358173) Design Officer.docx
Statement of Duties (358172_358173) Design Officer.pdf
Information for applicants (Tasmanian Electoral Commission).docx
Information for applicants (Tasmanian Electoral Commission).pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (Tasmanian Electoral Commission)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4912.
For more information
Bonny Moroni
Director Elections and Engagement
Email: Bonny.Moroni@tec.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6208 8794