Employment
Career opportunities at Electoral Commission SA
Vacancies within Electoral Commission SA (ECSA) are advertised on the South Australian Public Sector’s careers website I WORK FOR SA (external link). Some vacancies are open to current ‘SA Public Sector Employees only’ while others are ‘Open to Everyone’.
From time to time, vacancies are also advertised on recruitment websites and ECSA’s social media channels.
It is a special condition of every position within ECSA that, in order not to compromise the strict neutrality of the Commission, no person who is active in political affairs or intends to carry on this activity may be an employee.
Note: When applying for a vacant position, all applications must be submitted online through the I WORK FOR SA website.
Federal elections
Federal elections are administered by the Australian Electoral Commission.
For more information about working at the federal election, please visit the Australian Electoral Commission website (external link).
Future South Australia elections
The next South Australian State Election will be held in March 2022.
The next Council Elections will be held in November 2022.
Information about the range of election staff positions and employment conditions used at the 2018 State Election is available below.
Duty Statements – 2018 State Election (PDF 532 kB)
Information about the range of election staff positions and employment conditions used at the 2018 Council Elections is available below.
Determination of Employment Terms and Conditions – 2018 Local Government Periodic Elections (PDF 326 kB)
Duty Statements - 2018 Local Government Periodic Elections (PDF 242 kB)
Please note, these positions and conditions may change in preparation for future electoral events.