About the role The Education and Engagement Advisor supports the development of education programs and material to deliver practical skills to improve understanding about the rights and obligations associated with democratic participation. The role focuses on creating new education content that recognises the local complexities of voting and regulatory requirements in NSW, as well as address significant gaps in general knowledge about civics.

The role is Ongoing Full-time position.

Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements

As the successful candidate, you will have:

- Demonstrated communication skills and experience in the provision of high-quality learning and communication materials.
- Experience working within Communications or Education with demonstrable capability dealing with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience working across a range of content channels including print, video, audio and digital platforms all requiring high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience working within a highly regulated environment with dynamic and ongoing legislative changes.
- Experience in successfully juggling multiple projects with non-negotiable deadlines.
- 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.

About the NSW Electoral Commission The New South Wales Electoral Commission delivers trusted and independent systems, processes,



oversight and engagement that support democracy in Current 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

How to apply

As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions; 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.

The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: Sunday 11 October 2026 @ 11.59pm For further information please click on the Apply now button.

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