Director, Election Programme

Overview

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- Executive project management leadership role responsible for the delivery of a large-scale election programme
- Drive strategy and performance across the elections project management team

Support the democratic process by playing a key role in delivering the 2027 New South Wales State election.

About the Role

The Director, Election Programme is a newly created position responsible for planning and delivering NSW Electoral Commission’s election specific programmes.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Elections Group, you will develop programme plans and ensure their successful implementation with a range of project managers supporting you. You will lead, mentor and manage a team of project managers and key project resources through the end-to-end process of delivering the election. You will provide trusted, expert advice and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring high-quality project management governance, compliance and practices in line with the NSW Electoral Commission’s methodology and framework.

The role is temporary full-time until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension.

About the NSW Electoral Commission

The NSW 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
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
- Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Convenient CBD office location, easy access to public transport

Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements

As the successful candidate, you will have:

- Demonstrable experience in the end-to-end management of large-scale programmes with complexity and large budgets (AUD $150m+).
- In-depth understanding of programme and project management disciplines (risk and issues management, schedule management, dependencies, benefits management, resource demand/supply management, continuous improvement, etc.).
- Experience working within an EPMO or PMO providing services to organisation-wide programmes and projects.
- Experience reporting to a senior steering committee, including Senior Executives up to CEO level.
- Collaborative and confident communicator who can facilitate workshops to achieve outcomes.
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record check result.
- No affiliations with political parties, candidates, elected members, third-party campaigners, donors or registered lobbyists that could undermine political impartiality.

The NSW Electoral Commission is committed to maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system. Applicants should refrain from membership of any political party and from engaging in political activity that could reflect on the Commission’s political neutrality. Applicants who are active in political activities should disclose this information as part of their application.

How to apply

As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to two targeted questions:

- As a programme manager, how have you managed the performance of the programme while maintaining hygiene factors and keeping stakeholders informed? (maximum 500 words)
- A project is stressed and not reporting its true picture. How would you bring the project back on track and ensure improved performance and transparency with ongoing delivery? (maximum 500 words)

You should include a covering letter summarising your skills, knowledge and work experience, along with an up-to-date resume detailing your relevant skills and experience.

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 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.

Applications received after closing time will not be considered. The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques. Your employment will be subject to National Criminal Records Check.

The Commission requires all its employees to refrain from membership of any political party and from engaging in political activity which could reflect adversely on the Commission’s neutrality. To maintain neutrality, applicants who are connected with political activities may be ineligible for appointment and should disclose such information as part of their application.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

This role is based mainly in our Elizabeth Street, Sydney office with some flexible arrangements.

Applications Close: Monday 22 September 2025 at 11:59pm

Location: Sydney Region - Sydney City

Work Type: Full-time

Number of Positions: 1

Total Remuneration Package: includes base salary ($239,483 to $263,586 TRP), plus employer’s superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.

Contact: talent@elections.nsw.gov.au

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW and acknowledge their continued connection to country and culture.

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