Manager, Election Workforce Planning and Development at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workforce Planning, Development Strategies, Operational Success, Strategic Leadership, People Leadership, Coordination Skills, Operational Acumen, Stakeholder Management, Capability Building, Capacity Planning, Project Management, Training Management, Political Neutrality, Risk Management, Governance

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Play a critical role in leading a high-profile, large-scale election event vital to the NSW democratic process Design and deliver end to end complex workforce planning solutions that directly enable operational success Work in a collaborative team environment where your opinion and actions matter About the Role As the Manager, Election Workforce Planning and Development, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and leading the NSW Electoral Commission’s election workforce planning and development strategies to secure and build the temporary election staff workforce required to successfully deliver the next State Government Election. This position sits within the People & Safety function and works in close collaboration with the Elections Operations Group, leaders and other key stakeholders to deliver a time critical major election event. You will translate operational requirements into robust workforce plans and deliverables, ensuring the right people, capability and capacity are in place at the right time. We are looking for a dynamic and strategic professional who is proactive, organised and a forward-thinking leader, with a strong operational acumen, exceptional coordination skills and people leadership. The role is a Temporary Full-time position until 30 April 2027. 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 Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements As the successful candidate, you will have: Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience. Experience in large scale workforce planning, training and management. Strong strategic and people leadership with experience working collaboratively with subject matter experts in a matrix environment. Experience working in events or on large projects is desirable. Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/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 large-scale or high-profile event or project where you were responsible for workforce planning and capability delivery. What was your actual role and how did you translate operational needs into actionable workforce plans? (maximum 300 words) What governance, coordination or tracking mechanisms have you put in place with your team to ensure you are on track with your deliverables and outcomes? How did you respond to potential risks or gaps that arose? (maximum 300 words) You should include a covering letter summarising your skills, knowledge and work experience, along with an up-to-date resume which clearly detail 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. This role is based in at our Elizabeth Street, Sydney office and during election events you may be required to work from other venues. Applications Close: Monday 16 March 2026 @ 11.59pm

Responsibilities

The Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and leading the NSW Electoral Commission’s election workforce planning and development strategies to secure and build the temporary staff workforce for the next State Government Election. This involves translating operational requirements into robust workforce plans, ensuring the right people, capability, and capacity are in place at the correct time.