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. Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements As the successful candidate, you will have:
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional 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 career 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.



About the NSW Electoral Commission The Recent 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 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.

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