With the referendum confirmed for Saturday 14 October 2023, the AEC is looking for 28 people across the Casey region to work at the referendum, to provide their community the opportunity to vote locally.
During the referendum period, the AEC will become one of the nation’s largest employers with 100,000 roles spanning a single day through to several weeks of work before, on and after voting day.
People are required right across the country to help deliver the referendum but particularly in parts of Casey where historically it has been challenging to recruit the required number of workers.
AEC State Manager Nye Coffey who oversees the operations in Victoria said now that the referendum date has been confirmed, he’s hoping people will get involved in helping to deliver the first referendum in 24 years.
“This is a chance for people to earn some extra money, help deliver the vote for the community and be a part of the first referendum this century.
“There are a few specific areas that we urgently need people to work with us. If we can’t recruit people locally, we’re hoping people from neighbouring towns may consider travelling a short distance to help give all Victorian communities the opportunity to vote locally,” he said
The areas in need include, Belgrave, Casey, Lilydale, Kilsyth, Mt Evelyn, Upwey and Mooroolbark.
Nye said they’re looking for staff who are good with people, have an eye for detail and most importantly, they need to be political and issue neutral.
“No previous election work experience is necessary and full training is provided.
“You do need to be able to take an impartial and neutral approach to your work.
“In keeping with the AEC’s commitment to integrity, it’s absolutely essential that people working on the referendum are able to remain impartial on the issue,” he said.
