AEC Scrutiny Assistant (1 Viewer)

[Gigacube]

I've heard that people over 15 years of age are allowed to be Scrutiny Assistants for elections.

Does anyone know what the pay is like & where exactly to apply? I know you can apply online but there's also a form to fill out & mail too.

Are there any other election jobs that people 15 years & over are allowed to do?

 

[ajdlinux]

I looked into it last year and it's something like ~$80 or so for the whole night. You apply online or print the EOI form.

And no, you can't do any other jobs - the Commonwealth Electoral Act specifically requires that all other election officials be over 18.

 

[Gigacube]

So that's probably $20 per hour because they start at 5:30 & end at approx. 9:30. That's great pay for my age.

Do you know when they say whether you've been accepted or not?

Thanks for the reply!

 

[ajdlinux]

As far as I know the employment offers are sent maybe two weeks or so before the election. The hours do depend on the polling place - you're contracted to work there the whole night as far as I know, so at busy city polling places that can go close to midnight.

Also I'm not sure but I think you may also be able to apply to the NSWEC for the upcoming state election.

 

[Gigacube]

Thank you so much for that! I'm going to fill out an EOI form.