04552

Chairperson - ACT Electoral Commission
Part-time Temporary

Closes: 26 July 2026

Classification: Board/Committee/Council
Position No: 04552
Directorate: Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 July 2026
Contact Officer: Grant Nichol on grant.nichol@futureleadership.com.au or 1300 347 437

The ACT Electoral Commission is an independent statutory authority responsible for the conduct of elections and referendums for the ACT Legislative Assembly. It provides information and advice to a wide range of stakeholders including; the Assembly, the Speaker, the Minister responsible for electoral matters, the Executive, agencies, political parties, MLAs and electoral candidates. The Commission also has a key role in electoral matters such as the electoral boundary redistribution process, and reviewing appeals challenging decisions of the Commissioner, or the Commissioner's delegates. The Commission comprises three statutory office holders including; the Chairperson, the Electoral Commissioner, and a Commission Member, who are supported by Elections ACT.

The Commission Chairperson is a part-time appointment and will involve four in-person sessions /meetings in Canberra per year, in addition to out-of-session work which can be managed remotely. Preferred candidates will have demonstrable high-level senior leadership experience, in electoral systems management, public administration, or another area that is relevant to and consistent with the Commission’s functions.

To be eligible, individuals must not have been at any time in the previous 10 years, a member of the Legislative Assembly, the Parliament of the Commonwealth or the legislature of a State or another Territory. A person who is or has been a member of a political party at any time in the last five years is also not eligible for appointment.

For more information, please download the Candidate Information Pack by visiting: https://futureleadership.com.au/your-career/opportunities/

To apply, please visit futureleadership.com.au and view the online advertisement via ‘Opportunities’.

Submit your application quoting Future Leadership™ reference ACTptc0626 and address your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Grant Nichol of Future Leadership™.

Your application should include:

  1. A brief covering letter that sets out how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications satisfy the appointment requirements, quoting ACTptc0626;
  2. A complete and current curriculum vitae; and
  3. Names and contact details for two referees who can comment on your suitability for the appointment.

Please ensure you receive an email acknowledgement confirming receipt of your application.

Applications close on Sunday 26 July 2026. 

Please direct enquiries to Grant Nichol on 1300 347 437.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Career interest categories:

Boards, Committees and Tribunals