Contribute to one of the State’s biggest events
Further your technical skills within the Public Sector
Be part of an agile data team with flexible working arrangements on offer
Grade: Clerk Grade 5 / 6
Job Status: Temporary Full-time until 30th June 2027
Salary: $99,938- $110,271pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
About the Role
The Data Analyst supports the operations of the NSWEC in line with stakeholder and legislative requirements, to facilitate data-driven decision making and planning.
We are looking for someone who is proficient in data wrangling using R, has experience with quantitative research and data analytics, and is keen to learn about our election operations.
If this sounds like you, apply now.
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
Employee Assistance Program
Work/Life balance (35 hour working week)
Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff
Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements
As the successful candidate, you will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications.
Proficient in data wrangling using R
Experience with quantitative research / data analytics
Knowledge of SQL and/or JavaScript an advantage
Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners.
Satisfactory Criminal Record check result.
How to apply
As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to two targeted questions:
Provide an example of a recent project you delivered which required working with a large data set. What steps did you take to conduct this analysis and ensure you provided meaning and practical results? (maximum 300 words)
How do you ensure you deliver what the client / customer requires? (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.
For further information regarding the role please
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
[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 in at our Elizabeth Street, Sydney office with a hybrid work arrangement.
Applications Close: Sunday 07 June 2026 (11:59pm)
