- Two x Temporary Full-time positions available
- Contribute to managing and monitoring our social media platforms for the 2027 NSW State election.
- Great team with flexible working arrangements on offer

About the Role

The Social Media Coordinator supports the creation of content and contributes to media, social media and campaigns to build understanding of and engagement with all parts of the electoral and democratic process among external audiences including voters, parties, candidates, lobbyists and donors.

There are two (2) temporary full-time positions available until 20 April 2027 , with the possibility of being extended or becoming Ongoing.

Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent skilled experience.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully creating audience-focused content suitable for diverse channels including traditional and social media.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in, developing and implementing social media plans.
- Demonstrated experience in social media community management and monitoring.
- Track record of delivering communications that demonstrate quality and excellence.
- Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record check result.
- Ability to work on weekends and varied hours during critical election periods.

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.

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 your 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, Sydney office with a hybrid work arrangement, with some weekend work and varied hours during critical election times.

Applications Close: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 @ 11.59pm

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📌 Social Media Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Electoral Commission
📍 Sydney