Team Leader / Leading Hand - 2026 State Election (Port Melbourne)

About the role

HOBAN Recruitment has partnered with a government organisation to deliver the 2026 State Election. It is recruiting experienced Team Leaders / Leading Hands to oversee and coordinate a team at a central processing facility in Port Melbourne. The role is hands-on leadership, coordinating daily site activities, allocating tasks and supporting the setup of work areas and the movement of secure ballot materials. The assignment runs from 2 November to 13 December 2026 (about six weeks) with multiple positions available.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate the team across daily site operations, allocating duties and giving clear instructions
• Coordinate the setup, reconfiguration and pack-down of work areas, benches, tables, chairs and signage
• Oversee the receipt, unloading and movement of secure ballot materials from voting centres, ensuring they are safely handled, stacked and palletised
• Move materials between scanning, counting and storage zones using trolleys, pallet jacks and cages, keeping scanning and counting teams supplied
• Ensure team members follow strict security, tracking and chain-of-custody procedures
• Coordinate site access, wayfinding and the direction of workers and visitors, and support check-in and check-out at the start and end of shifts
• Keep the site clean, tidy and safe, and monitor team performance, escalating issues to the on-site supervisor
• Report incidents, hazards and equipment issues promptly, and assist with hands-on site duties when required

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Team Leader, Leading Hand, Supervisor or in a similar team coordination role
• Experience leading or supervising teams in a warehouse, logistics, production, events or other fast-paced environment
• Ability to allocate tasks, give clear instructions and keep a team focused on operational priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a hands-on approach to physical site duties
• Understanding of workplace health and safety and safe manual handling
• Reliable, organised and proactive, with discretion and integrity when handling secure electoral materials
• Valid working rights in Australia; a National Police Check is required and arranged by HOBAN as part of onboarding

Required skills

• Leadership and team coordination
• Shift flexibility: day, afternoon and night shifts, including weekends and the election weekend
• Availability for approximately 14 shifts across the assignment window
• Experience using warehouse equipment is beneficial; a forklift licence is not required

What we offer

• Pay of $38-$42 per hour depending on experience and applicable rate
• Typical 8-hour shifts, about 14 shifts per worker
• A free shuttle bus from Southern Cross Station to the site; public transport to the station is the intended way to get there