Provide support for applications that are vital to the NSW democratic process
3 x Temporary, full-time position until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension
About the Role
The Application Administrator implements the Client Support Strategy and provides second level support for the Commission’s business systems.
There are three ( temporary full time positions available until 30 June 2027, with possibility to extend.
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:
- ITIL V3 or V4 certification or equivalent skills and experience.
- Experience managing and providing Level 2/3 systems administration support across a broad range of complex business systems.
- Demonstrated recent experience in MS SQL Server and/or Oracle databases as well as IIS.
- Experience using Azure technologies is highly desirable.
- High level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise system support documentation and technical documentation.
- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology.
- Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record check result.
For further information regarding the role please
How to apply
We are partnering with Morgan McKinley recruitment agency to fill these positions. To apply, please submit your application to Urvi Thacker,
[email protected], quoting job reference: MMKEC1. Applications submitted through the ‘I work for NSW’ website will not be accepted. DO NOT click on the ‘APPLY’ button down below.
As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions:
- What skills and experience do you bring as an IT professional in supporting the operation of enterprise-level business systems? Your response should cover both customer service and the technical administration and maintenance of business systems at an enterprise level.
- Describe how you deal with competing priorities and strict deadlines to achieve results, drawing on your knowledge of IT service management principles and providing examples in a business systems context.
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
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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 Urvi Thacker on 02 8986 3125, or via email
[email protected]. 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 more information please contact Urvi Thacker on 02 8986 3125, or via email
[email protected].
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, minimum 2 days per week in the office. There may be after hours or weekend work during peak operational period.
Applications Close: Thursday 6 August 2026 (11.59pm)
