Civil Status Officer

Want to join a dynamic team and play a key role in the significant moments of the lives of Vaud citizens?

We are looking for a motivated and committed person to join our team and actively participate in our missions. You will put your skills and sense of service at the disposal of the citizens. You will support them in their procedures and ensure they receive quality service. You will work in a stimulating environment where collaboration, rigour and human contact are essential.

Join us to take on new challenges and invest yourself in a useful, rewarding and meaningful mission.

• Welcome the public (counter/appointments)
• Issue civil status certificates in accordance with legal bases related to data protection and disclosure
• Ensure the registration of civil status events
• Conduct marriage ceremonies and update the federal register

For more information, please consult the specifications by clicking here or contact Mr André Sá, co-head of the civil status office at +41 21 557 07 28.

To get a concrete idea of the activity of a civil status officer, we invite you to watch this video .

• Federal VET Diploma as a commercial employee or equivalent qualification
• Federal certificate of Civil Status Officer or commitment to obtain it
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in case management with analysis and decision-making
• Interest in Swiss and international socio-political current affairs
• Rigour, methodological analytical mind, spirit of mutual aid and collaboration
• Strong interest in family law, private international law and civil status application provisions
• Interest in societal developments in civil status matters
• Ease in public speaking, sense of courtesy and discretion
• Basic knowledge of German and/or English: an asset

Employment conditions require you to hold a Federal VET Diploma and be Swiss nationality or holder of a C permit.

You will be required to work on Saturdays to officiate marriage ceremonies at a frequency of 1 to 2 Saturdays per month.

The training for the civil status officer certificate, necessary for the role, lasts at least 2 years with a promotion to class 8 upon obtaining it.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Interested in the position? Please carefully prepare your application including all the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Copies of diplomas
• Copies of work certificates

After an initial selection based on applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first 30-minute recruitment interview and must prepare a presentation in advance. Recruitment sessions for first interviews will take place on Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November 2026.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our Employer State page.