Project Support Officers X 2 at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project support, Administrative support, Customer service, Records management, Time management, Organization, Microsoft Office Suite, Content Manager, Database applications, Stakeholder communication, Policy writing, Process documentation, Compliance, Attention to detail

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Play a key role in delivering free and fair election outcomes Apply your administrative expertise to complex, time-sensitive projects Contribute to smooth, coordinated team operations About the Roles We are recruiting for two (2) key positions in our Nominations and Regulatory service team which is part of our Election Participation Business Unit. Project Support Officer (Administration) assists the Nominations and Regulatory service teams to plan, implement and co-ordinate a number of projects deliverables and support operations for election events by providing a broad range of customer service and administrative services, and leveraging extensive business unit knowledge. For further information regarding the role please download the Role Description Nominations and Regulatory Services Officer assists the Lead Nominations and Regulatory Services to plan, implement and co-ordinate a number of processes and support the operation in the lead up to and during an election event. For further information regarding the role please download the Role Description Both the roles are 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 As the successful candidate, you will have: Previous experience working in project or event-based organisation. Effective computer skills and experience in using different business systems ie Microsoft Office Suite, Content Manager (records management), other corporate systems and database applications. Demonstrated client focus and customer service experience in providing a first level response to public and client enquiries in a high-volume environment. Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Sound organisation and time management skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience in writing documents such as policies, processes and procedures impacting the operations of the function/business unit. Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties, members, candidates 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: TQ1. Give an example of how you provided administrative support to a busy team or project. What systems or tools did you use? (300-word limit) TQ2. Describe a time you managed a complex stakeholder enquiry in a compliance-driven or legislative environment. How did you ensure you are compliant and accurate? (300-word limit) 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. 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 at 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. The role is primarily based at 231 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, with hybrid working arrangements. However, leading onto the election support periods, this role requires full-time onsite attendance. Applications Close: Monday 18th May 2026 @ 11.59pm

Responsibilities

The Project Support Officer assists the Nominations and Regulatory service teams in planning, implementing, and coordinating project deliverables and operational support for election events. They provide high-quality administrative and customer service while leveraging business unit knowledge to ensure smooth team operations.