Senior Project Coordinator (Election Workforce) at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Coordination, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Coordination, Decision Making, Project Support, Liaison, Task Identification, Deliverable Management, Relationship Management, Communication, Documentation, Project Management Fundamentals, Microsoft Project, Excel, Visio, Risk Management

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Work across teams to drive projects forward, solve problems and deliver outcomes that make a difference Coordinate and collaborate directly with subject matter experts and project team members, contributing to high-stakes decision-making in a time-critical environment Be the engine behind successful projects tracking progress, coordinating stakeholders and enabling smart decisions. About the Role The role provides analytical and project support to facilitate the planning, control, monitoring and delivery of Agency projects. The role acts as a key liaison between project team members, stakeholders and the project manager to ensure clear identification of tasks and key deliverables to ensure overall successful implementation of the project. 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 Tertiary qualifications and equivalent professional experience. Prince2/PMBOK or similar Project Management methodology, knowledge and capability. Significant project coordination experience, including: Coordination of complex multi-stream projects and business processes Strong Relationship Management and Communication skills Experience liaising with SME’s in developing and updating documentation and procedures. Knowledge of Project Management fundamentals, methodologies & frameworks. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Project, excel and visio. Highly organised and experienced in preparation of project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes. Experience liaising with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) in developing and updating documentation and procedures. Track record in coordinating stakeholders and project teams in a complex matrix environment to achieve agreed outcomes to immovable milestones. Event coordination and implementation highly regarded. Demonstrated skills in core PM disciplines (risks and issues management, scheduling, stakeholder liaison, planning and project estimation). Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners. Satisfactory criminal record check result. How to apply To apply, please include a cover letter addressing the essential requirements with relevant examples from your experience, along with an up-to-date resume. Please submit your application to: lachlan@bluefinresources.com.au For further information, please contact Lachlan McIntyre via the above email. 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: Sunday 22nd March 2026 @ 11.59pm

Responsibilities

The role involves driving projects forward across teams, solving problems, and delivering outcomes by tracking progress, coordinating stakeholders, and enabling smart decisions in a time-critical environment. It acts as a key liaison, providing analytical and project support to facilitate planning, control, monitoring, and delivery of Agency projects.