- Lead the strategic and operational site set up and management of workplaces and across a diverse portfolio of election facilities
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Drive safe, compliant and efficient workplace environments through strong stakeholder engagement and leadership
About the Role
This is a newly created temporary position responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational build and oversight of NSW Electoral Commission workplaces, facilities management activities, and ensuring compliance with sites relevant industry legislation, work health and safety, fire safety regulations and building codes. You will lead a team, manage stakeholder relationships, oversee site set up and facilities operations, providing coordination and expert advice to support effective, safe and sustainable workplace environments across the NSW Electoral Commission.
The role is Temporary Full-time position until 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:
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Running and regulating elections
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Communicating and engaging with current and future voters, key NSW community stakeholders and NSW election participants; and
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Investigating possible offences and enforcing electoral and lobbying laws such as the Electoral Act 2017 and the Electoral Funding Act 2018.
What we offer
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Opportunity to work on large scale events and assist your local community
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Career development opportunities through study and face to face training
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Access to self-paced expert-led training via LinkedIn Learning
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Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
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Staff social events to connect with colleagues
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Work/Life balance (35 hour working week), flex leave, generous holidays and leave conditions
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Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff
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Free annual flu vaccination
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Convenient CBD location, access to public transport
Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements
As the successful candidate, you will have:
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Degree in Construction Project Management, Engineering or Architecture and/or relevant industry experience.
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Ideal certifications would include Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or active memberships with the FMA.
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Proven track record of managing and overseeing the fit out of sites and facilities in the lead up to and during operational occupancy.
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Solid understanding of Australian building regulations, National Construction Code, WHS legislation, site safety best practices, and emergency response procedures.
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Excellent influencing, negotiation and communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability in managing priorities within tight deadlines and budget constraints.
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No affiliations with political parties, candidates, elected members, third-party campaigners, donors or registered lobbyists that could undermine the political impartiality of the Electoral Commission or that are otherwise inconsistent with its Political Neutrality Policy
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Satisfactory criminal record check result.
How to apply
As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions:
Tell us about a specific time when you were responsible for overseeing and coordinating the build and operations of multiple facilities or workplaces simultaneously. How did you determine what needed immediate attention, resource priorities and ensure critical deadlines and compliance requirements were met? (maximum 400 words)
Describe a complex workplace, facility or operation issue that could not be resolved by your team alone. How did you work across the organisation and with external stakeholders to achieve a successful outcome? (maximum 400 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.
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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
[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 further information, contact NSW Electoral Commission’s Talent team on
[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 at our Elizabeth Street office and requires regular attendance across multiple sites including Clyde. The successful candidate will be required to work onsite five days per week and must be able to travel between office locations as required.
Applications Close: Monday 15th June 2026 @ 11.59pm
