Business Coordinator at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business management, Administrative support, Executive support, Workflow prioritization, Document preparation, Communication, Attention to detail, Integrity, Confidentiality, Process improvement, Stakeholder engagement, Relationship management

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Permanent full-time opportunity available, Sydney CBD location Support Executive Leaders as well as undertake business co-ordination functions to deliver organisational outcomes Be part of a newly-formed, centralised team in a dynamic integrity agency environment About the Role The role of Business Co-ordinator provides high level business management, administrative and executive support services to ensure the efficient functioning of the organisation and its Groups. The role supports Executive Leaders’ achievement of organisational accountabilities through the prioritisation of workflow items, preparation and review of documents and communications, co-ordination of briefings and advice and provision of executive support. This is an ongoing (permanent) role. The role is based at our Sydney CBD head office and is expected to attend the office for a minimum of three days per week as part of hybrid work arrangements. About the NSW Electoral Commission The New South Wales Electoral Commission delivers trusted and independent systems, processes, oversight and engagement that support democracy in New South Wales. Our vision is to maintain confidence in the integrity of the democratic process and make it easy for people to understand and participate. Our work includes: Running and regulating elections Communicating and engaging with current and future voters, key NSW community stakeholders and NSW election participants; and Investigating possible offences and enforcing electoral and lobbying laws such as the Electoral Act 2017 and the Electoral Funding Act 2018. What we offer Opportunity to work on large scale events and assist your local community Career development opportunities through study and face to face training Access to self-paced expert-led training via LinkedIn Learning Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support Staff social events to connect with colleagues Work/Life balance (35 hour working week), flex leave, generous holidays and leave conditions Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff Free annual flu vaccination Convenient CBD location, access to public transport Essential requirements Proven experience in dynamic and sensitive organisational environments, working with senior executives. Proven ability to manage priorities and workflows as a shared resource in a matrix organisational environment, and develop effective working relationships at all levels. Previous experience in developing, implementing, championing and adhering to business processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of integrity and confidentiality. Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/third party campaigners. Satisfactory Criminal Record check result. How to apply As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions: Describe a time when you had to provide or co-ordinate advice on a complex business issue for executive decision-making? (maximum 300 words) Provide an example of when you have helped improved a business process or communication within an organisation? (maximum 300 words) You should include a covering letter which addresses the essential requirements, along with an up-to-date resume which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. For further information regarding the role please download the Role Description. Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Service, please refer here The NSW Electoral Commission embraces diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the population of New South Wales. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. If you have any questions about applying or would benefit from an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform your best please contact talent@elections.nsw.gov.au. For more information on recruitment adjustments visit I Work for NSW Adjustments for individual needs. Applications received and completed after closing time will not be considered for selection. The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. For further information, contact NSW Electoral Commission’s Talent team on talent@elections.nsw.gov.au Other Information Your employment will be subject to National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment. The NSW Electoral Commission is committed to maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system. The Commission requires all its employees to refrain from membership of any political party and from engaging in political activity which could be seen as reflecting adversely on the strict political neutrality of the Commission. To maintain political neutrality, applicants for roles with the Commission who are, who have been or who may be perceived to be or have been connected with political activities may also be ineligible for appointment and should disclose such information as part of their application. This does not include voting in a Commonwealth, State or Local Government election, which is compulsory in NSW. The Commission’s Political Neutrality Policy may be viewed on its website. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same work classification that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Applications Close: Friday 8th May 2026 @ 11.59pm

Responsibilities

The Business Coordinator provides high-level administrative and executive support to senior leaders to ensure efficient organizational functioning. They are responsible for managing workflows, preparing documentation, and coordinating briefings to support the achievement of organizational outcomes.