People from linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for 100,000 temporary election jobs

Australian electoral commission is offering a range of jobs before, on and after election day. People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Elections are a fundamental part of Australian democratic process in Australia and require around 100,000 temporary workers.

AEC needs to be ready for upcoming federal election to employ around 100,000 people right across Australia. Source: AEC

Australian electoral commission estimated nearly 100,000 temporary election paid workers will be required to conduct the upcoming Australian federal election. Prime minister Scott Morrison is yet to call the federal election 2022.

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Thousands of temporary paid roles will be available at the next federal election — Declaration of vote bins are seen at a pre-pooling booth at Central Station, Sydney. Source: AAP

A scene demonstrating the role of hygiene officers at polling locations in South Australia. — A hygiene officer will be posted at each polling booth across the state to ensure voting positions are COVID-19 complied. Source: ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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Published 15 March 2022 10:43am

Updated 15 March 2022 12:07pm

By Rehan Alavi

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People from linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for 100,000 temporary election jobs

Australian electoral commission is offering a range of jobs before, on and after election day. People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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