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Clerical Assistants & Supervisors


Company : DFP Recruitment


Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2026-01-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Multiple opportunities are available for Clerical Assistants and Clerical Supervisors to support the Electoral Commission during an upcoming election period. These roles involve high-volume clerical processing and quality control activities critical to election delivery.Successful candidates must be able to commit to full-time hours for the entire duration of the assignment, with some overtime and weekend work required.Key ResponsibilitiesReceipt, sorting and processing of postal vote applicationsQuality assurance and validity checking of electoral documentationCollation and preparation of ballot materials for mailoutProcessing declaration votes, including categorisation and verificationCounting and processing ballot papersAccurate data entry and verification of declaration vote returnsPackaging and handling of ballot papers and declaration envelopesMaintaining accurate records and documentationAssisting Supervisors and supporting broader CPC operations as requiredAdhering strictly to procedures, safety requirements and confidentiality obligationsEssential RequirementsNational Police Clearance issued within the last 3 months (essential)Demonstrated clerical or administrative experience in an office environmentStrong alpha-numeric data entry skills with high accuracySound keyboard skills (intermediate speed minimum)Competence in alphabetic and numeric sortingExcellent attention to detail and proofreading skillsAbility to follow procedures exactly and work to deadlinesStrong communication, teamwork and customer service skillsProven reliability, punctuality and attendanceAustralian working rights with ability to provide evidenceAvailability to commence next week and work through to midlate NovemberAvailability to work rostered hours, including overtime and weekendsNo participation in, or intention to participate in, political affairsAdditional InformationEngagement is approximately 5 weeks, full timeOnly candidates who meet minimum data entry speed and accuracy requirements will be consideredOnly shortlisted candidates will be contactedIf you are already registered with DFP Adelaide, please reach out to discuss suitability.New applicants are encouraged to APPLY NOW!Please reach out to DFP Adelaide with any questions via [email protected] new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise [email protected] 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.By clicking ''apply'', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy viaDo not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.#J-18808-Ljbffr