Venue Procurement Officer Lead at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Management, Venue Procurement, Leasing Processes, Budget Oversight, Reporting, Commercial Real Estate, Complex Procurement, Stakeholder Collaboration, IT Requirements, Installation Schedules, Excel Skills, Driver Licence, Political Neutrality, Criminal Record Check

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Play a vital role in securing venues for a major election event Supportive and collaborative team environment About the Role The Venue Procurement Officer Lead coordinates and implements venue procurement/leasing processes of Election Manager/Returning Officer offices and early voting centre/pre-polling venues required for major election events, ensuring that sites are safe, accessible, convenient and fit-for-purpose. The role is a Temporary Full-time position (until 30 May 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 Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff Free annual flu vaccination Convenient CBD location, access to public transport Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements Ability to manage a small team of 5-10 people Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant experience in project management, including budget oversight and reporting. Prior experience in commercial real estate leasing and/or venue procurement. Demonstrated experience in complex procurement activities of goods and services in government or similarly regulated environment. Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to meet business requirements. Experience working with IT teams on requirements and installation schedules would be an added advantage. Previous election experience as an RO or similar role highly regarded Intermediate to advanced Excel skills A current valid driver licence and the ability to travel are essential Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners. Satisfactory Criminal Record check How to apply Include a covering letter summarising your skills, knowledge and work experience, along with an up-to-date resume which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions: Describe a time when you had to supervise a team working under pressure where you had to execute a large volume of work, managing workflow and resources. Explain the steps you took to maintain performance standards while also supporting staff wellbeing? (maximum 300 words). Tell us about a significant leasing activity you were responsible for? How did you ensure terms and conditions of the lease agreement were mutually beneficial to both parties. What were the considerations / process taken to reach agreement? (maximum 300 words). 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 9th March 2026 @ 11.59pm

Responsibilities

The Venue Procurement Officer Lead coordinates and implements venue procurement and leasing processes for Election Manager/Returning Officer offices and early voting centers, ensuring sites are safe, accessible, convenient, and fit-for-purpose for major election events. This role involves managing a small team of 5-10 people while executing these critical logistical functions.