- Shape and influence strategic function and future direction on education programs that support a democratic election process
- Be a trusted source of expertise for key internal and external stakeholders

About the Role

This is a newly created position responsible for providing strategic leadership and advice in the development and delivery of civics and education programs to improve understanding the rights and obligations associated with democratic participation. You will provide centralised advice and leadership to various internal and external stakeholders, supporting a considered and consistent effective approach to voting and regulatory requirements in NSW, addressing gaps in general knowledge about civics.

The role is Ongoing Full-time position.

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.

- 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

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 ******@elections.nsw.gov.au. For more information on recruitment adjustments visit I Work for NSW Adjustments for individual needs.

Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements

As the successful candidate, you will have:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent skilled experience.
- Demonstrated high-level communication skills and experience in the provision of high-quality learning and communication materials.
- Experience in delivering community and education engagement. Teacher professional development delivery highly regarded.
- Demonstrated capacity to contribute to building and experience in delivering community and education engagement. Teacher professional development delivery highly regarded.
- Experience building relationships with stakeholders and influencing across organisations, particularly in government, to deliver public value.
- An evidence-informed approach to resource allocation and decision making.
- 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.
- Satisfactory criminal record check result.

Applications Close: Sunday 11 October 2026 @ 11.59pm

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 ******@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.

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📌 Lead, Education and Engagement (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Electoral Commission
📍 Sydney