Queensland's premier might "hope" that the next state election will be called in early 2018 but the Electoral Commission Queensland is taking no chances.

The ECQ is already calling for people interested in working at the next state election to put their hands up, prompting cheeky questions from some pundits over whether the commission has the inside scoop.

The next Queensland election could be held as late as 2018 but the ECQ has already begun advertising positions. Credit:Paul Harris

"The Commission has a duty to be election ready at all times," the website reads.

"The next Queensland State General Election can be called any time between now and early 2018.