
Federal election day, May 3, is fast approaching and as well as providing people the opportunity to vote for who they want to represent them it is also a chance to make a few dollars - working at polling booths.
The Australian Electoral Commission is calling for people to work at the election; on the election day or for several weeks before, on and after voting day.
The commission said it was aiming to recruit locally enabling people commute short distances.
They need to be aged over 18, an Australian citizen and politically neutral.
Polling booths will be set up for May 3 at many towns and communities within the Monash electorate, whose electoral office is in Warragul, as well as several pre-polling centres in the electorate.
Registration for temporary employment can be made at the AEC website or contact (02) 6271 4631 for assistance.
Temporary workers can be involved in counting votes, setting up and helping at polling booths or administrative and logistical roles.
No experience is necessary with paid training available.
AEC Victorian manager Nye Coffey said regional areas of the state were a particular focus of the recruitment drive.
Early voting booths will be open from April 22.
Nominations of candidates - eight have already put their names forward in Monash - close on Thursday.
But it is too late if you are eligible but not on the electoral roll, the rolls closed at 8pm last night.