Electoral Commission of South Australia
Job reference: 655576
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Electoral Commission SA is expanding the team as we prepare to plan and deliver one of South Australia's largest logistical events, the 2026 State election.
If you want to play a key role in the delivery of the next State election and make a positive contribution to democracy, then consider applying for this exciting role and keep an eye out for others to be advertised soon!
In 2026, the Electoral Commission SA (ECSA) will employ a temporary election workforce of around 7,000 to assist in delivering the state election, and approximately 1,500 to deliver the local council elections.
The Training Officer is responsible for supporting the Election Training Manager to design, develop, and deliver high-quality training programs and resources, across a variety of formats to build the capability of ECSA's temporary election workforce.
Reporting to the Election Training Manager, key responsibilities include:
- Creating, and/or updating and maintaining, online training modules and content, ensuring consistency with election systems and information in manuals and procedures.
- Managing the testing, implementation and uploading of training content and materials to the LMS for ECSA's temporary election workforce.
- Organising training workshops and conferences including catering and logistics, preparing, packaging and dispatching training materials, as required.
- Supporting the Election Training Manager to conduct face-to-face training sessions.
- Providing a range of administration support, including preparation of reports for various stakeholders.
Applications are encouraged from individuals with demonstrated experience in creating training content and materials in various formats, and experience in event management and learning management system administration.
Highly developed interpersonal and relationship management skills, ability to collaborate across teams, and excellent organisational and administrative skills are essential to this role.
Special Conditions
- This role is offered on a temporary term basis up to 18 December 2026.
- 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.
- Employment is dependent upon a criminal history check that the Commission finds satisfactory.
- Extensive out of normal working hours duty may be required during election events.
- Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Remuneration
- ASO5 - $85,790 to $95,413 per annum
Application Instructions
- All applications must be submitted via
- Applicants are requested to refer to the Job Application Guidelines before submitting their application.
- Applications must be submitted with a completed SA Public Sector Pre-employment Declaration, cover letter, resume/CV and a written report (of no more than two pages) addressing the essential requirements of the position as outlined in the person specification.
Enquiries
- Enquiries can be directed to Fiona Ayres, Manager Human Resources at or .
Additional Notes
The Electoral Commission of South Australia is an equal opportunity employer.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 17/03/:00 AM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
