Manager, Integrity and Security at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Law Enforcement, Organisational Security, Integrity Risk, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Skills, Emergency Response, Public Accountability, NSW Government Sector, Electoral System Knowledge, Policy Development, Risk Management, Security Culture, Governance, Operational Planning, Threat Management, National Security Clearance

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Play a significant role in enhancing integrity and security across the NSW Electoral Commission Ongoing full-time role About the Role The Manager Integrity and Security reports to the Director, Integrity and Security and is responsible for managing the strategic and operational planning, governance and delivery of the Commission’s enterprise-wide security (excluding cyber security). This role ensures the Commission's election delivery and regulatory operations, staff, and facilities are protected against emerging threats and that security-related risks are effectively managed across these environments. The role is also responsible for developing, embedding and reporting on policies and frameworks, and raising awareness of these policies and frameworks, to provide assurance about the integrity of NSW elections, and enhance security culture across all areas of operational activity within the Commission. The role is an Ongoing Full-time position. 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 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: Significant experience (10 years plus) in law enforcement (NSW Police/AFP/intelligence agencies) or a closely related field or discipline. Extensive experience in organisational security and integrity risk, preferably within public sector or high-risk operational settings. High level stakeholder engagement and communications skills with the ability to influence across government and security agencies. Strong understanding of NSW government sector and major event security, emergency response, and public accountability frameworks. Understanding of the NSW electoral system and the role of independent electoral commissions within Australia. Relevant tertiary qualifications. No affiliations with political parties, candidates, elected members, third-party campaigners, donors or registered lobbyists that could undermine the political impartiality of the Commission or that are otherwise inconsistent with its Political Neutrality Policy. A national security clearance to at least NV-01 level from the date of appointment or hold one within 6 months of that date. Satisfactory Criminal Record check result. How to apply As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions: Can you describe a time when you needed to engage and influence senior stakeholders across government and/or security agencies on a sensitive integrity or security matter? In your response, outline how you tailored your communication, managed competing priorities or risk perceptions, and achieved an outcome. (maximum 300 words) Tell us about your involvement in planning for or responding to a major event or incident within the NSW Government context. How did you apply security, emergency response and accountability frameworks to manage risk and stakeholder expectations? (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 with a hybrid work arrangement. Applications Close: Monday, 23rd February 2026 @ 11.59pm

Responsibilities

The Manager Integrity and Security is responsible for managing strategic and operational planning, governance, and delivery of the Commission’s enterprise-wide security. This includes protecting election delivery and regulatory operations against emerging threats and managing security-related risks.