PMO Lead (Elections) at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PMO Leadership, Governance, Reporting Frameworks, Delivery Frameworks, EPMO, Risk Management, Performance Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Data Expertise, Programme Rhythm, Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, PRINCE2, PMBOK, Political Neutrality

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Establish and lead the Programme Management Office (PMO) for a major election programme, supporting required governance, reporting and delivery frameworks, within an EPMO environment, which underpins the integrity of democratic processes across NSW Operate at a senior level, partnering closely with the Director Elections Programme, executive stakeholders and EPMO to drive, programme rhythm, risk management, performance reporting and support strategic programme oversight Apply advanced PMO and data expertise to support the programme rhythm, coordinate complex multi-stream projects, influence diverse stakeholders and ensure election initiatives are delivered on time, on budget and to the required standards About the Role The Elections PMO Lead role will establish and lead the programme management office for the major election program, providing governance, reporting and oversight to ensure complex, multi-stream initiatives are delivered effectively. Working closely with the Director Elections Programme and senior stakeholders, you will coordinate programme controls, manage risks and issues, develop executive dashboards and drive consistent application of EPMO frameworks across the programme. This role is central to ensuring the election programme is delivered on time, on budget and to quality standards, while safeguarding the integrity and transparency of election operations across NSW. The role is Temporary Full-time up to 30 June 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 Significant PMO leadership experience supporting complex, multi-stream programmes within a structured EPMO and governance framework Demonstrated expertise in core programme and project management disciplines including risk and issues management, scheduling, financial tracking and stakeholder management Proven ability to develop executive dashboards, reporting frameworks and high-quality project documentation to support programme oversight and decision-making Advanced analytical capability, including strong Excel, SharePoint and Microsoft Project skills Experience working within PRINCE2, PMBOK or similar recognised project management methodologies Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant professional experience Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners. How to apply As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions: Describe in your experience how you have joined an in-flight programme within as a PMO leader and brought the programme into rhythm. How did you approach it and what was the result? (maximum 300 words) Describe in your experience how you have set about establishing trust and engagement in a PMO to support delivery and achieving outcomes. (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 9 March 2026 @ 11.59pm

Responsibilities

The PMO Lead will establish and lead the Programme Management Office for a major election program, providing essential governance, reporting, and oversight to ensure complex, multi-stream initiatives are delivered effectively. This involves coordinating programme controls, managing risks and issues, developing executive dashboards, and driving consistent application of EPMO frameworks.