Various positions - Grade 5/6 Officers - Electoral Operations Group at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Organization, Time Management, Attention To Detail, Computer Skills, Client Focus, Client Service, Political Neutrality

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Three (3) permanent vacancies Exciting opportunity to make a real impact on democracy Collaborate and build impactful relationships in a dynamic team environment About the Role Our Elections Operations Group has three teams, Election Participation, Election Readiness and Election Delivery, responsible for providing transparent and end to end electoral services for the state of New South Wales. We currently have three (3) Ongoing Full-time positions available including: Nominations and Regulatory Services Officer - To assist 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 events. For further information regarding the role please download the Role Description Election Participation Officer - The Election Participation Officer is responsible for assisting and supporting the Nominations and Regulatory Services team to plan, implement and co-ordinate the communication of key messages and information and procedures to political participants in the lead up to and during an election. The role also provides operational support as required to the Nominations and Regulatory Services team. For further information regarding the role please download the Role Description. Non-Attendance Officer - The purpose of the Non-Attendance Officer is to assist the Voting Services teams to plan, implement and co-ordinate a number of projects relevant to election events. For further information regarding the role please download the Role Description 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: 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. Effective computer skills and experience in using different business systems. Demonstrated client focus and strong client service skills. Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners. Satisfactory criminal record check result. Please see relevant Role Descriptions for further information on these and additional requirements. How to apply As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions: Describe a specific situation when you delivered a client-focused service or solution in a challenging or fast-paced environment. What steps did you take and what was the outcome? (maximum 300 words) How do you handle different priorities and expectations? Provide an example of where you communicated and coordinated with multiple stakeholders, to achieve a project goal. (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. Please also include in order of preference, which vacancy you would like to be considered for. 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, leading into election time, you will be expected to be in the office full-time and possibly work in other locations across NSW based on business requirements. Applications Close: Tuesday 16th December 2025 @ 11.59pm

Responsibilities

The roles involve assisting in planning, implementing, and coordinating various electoral processes and providing operational support during elections. The positions require collaboration with internal teams and communication with political participants.