Randstad have partnered with The NSW Electoral Commission who are looking for Election Managers to deliver the 2027 NSW State election for 93 electoral districts across metropolitan, regional and remote areas across NSW.
...election manager.
- bega, new south wales
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About 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.
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.
About the role
The Election Manager is responsible for the conduct of the election within a specific state electoral district.
The Election Manager manages a large-scale operation, within a short timeframe, delivering election specific activities within set legislated timeframes to meet the needs of stakeholders.
The role is a temporary full-time position from 11 January 2027 to 16 April 2027. You will also be required to attend training in November/December 2026.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Establishing and leading the Election Manager’s office, including setting up processes and facilities to ensure operational readiness and compliance with work health and safety requirements.
- Effectively manage your own workload and lead a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, adapting to changing priorities across the election lifecycle.
- Recruit, lead and motivate a large temporary workforce across multiple locations to deliver consistent election services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including candidates, scrutineers, media and the public, supporting the delivery of the election.
- Oversee a broad range of operational and administrative functions, including the secure handling, distribution and collection of election materials, systems and resource allocation.
- Ensure all election activities are delivered on time and in accordance with legislative requirements and NSW Electoral Commission policies.
- Act with integrity, impartiality and transparency in the conduct of the election.
What we are looking for
- Australian citizens who are enrolled to vote
- Demonstrated operational management experience including delivering end-to-end processes within a short timeframe
- Demonstrated management experience and the ability to lead a team in a customer-focused, high-pressure environment
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word and Excel) and an ability to use electronic devices
- Political neutrality with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/third party campaigners
- Satisfactory criminal record check
- Current driver’s licence
For further information on the role and to view the position description, please copy https://www.randstad.com.au/electionmanagers/ in your browser.
How to apply
Please include an up-to-date resume(max 5 pages) summarising how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the role. All applications are processed through https://www.randstad.com.au/electionmanagers/.
Our diverse and inclusive workplace
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 people 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.
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 nswecem@randsta.com.au
For more information on recruitment adjustments visit I Work for NSW Adjustments for individual needs.
The selection process will include a range of assessments to determine your suitability for the role.
For further information, contact our team at NSWECEM@randstad.com.au
A talent pool will be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same work classification that may become available for filling.
Applications Close: Sunday 19th July 2026 11.59pm
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Randstad have partnered with The NSW Electoral Commission who are looking for Election Managers to deliver the 2027 NSW State election for 93 electoral districts across metropolitan, regional and remote areas across NSW.
About 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.
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.
About the role
The Election Manager is responsible for the conduct of the election within a specific state electoral district.
The Election Manager manages a large-scale operation, within a short timeframe, delivering election specific activities within set legislated timeframes to meet the needs of stakeholders.
The role is a temporary full-time position from 11 January 2027 to 16 April 2027. You will also be required to attend training in November/December 2026.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Establishing and leading the Election Manager’s office, including setting up processes and facilities to ensure operational readiness and compliance with work health and safety requirements.
- Effectively manage your own workload and lead a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, adapting to changing priorities across the election lifecycle.
- Recruit, lead and motivate a large temporary workforce across multiple locations to deliver consistent election services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including candidates, scrutineers, media and the public, supporting the delivery of the election.
- Oversee a broad range of operational and administrative functions, including the secure handling, distribution and collection of election materials, systems and resource allocation.
- Ensure all election activities are delivered on time and in accordance with legislative requirements and NSW Electoral Commission policies.
- Act with integrity, impartiality and transparency in the conduct of the election.
What we are looking for
- Australian citizens who are enrolled to vote
- Demonstrated operational management experience including delivering end-to-end processes within a short timeframe
- Demonstrated management experience and the ability to lead a team in a customer-focused, high-pressure environment
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word and Excel) and an ability to use electronic devices
- Political neutrality with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/third party campaigners
- Satisfactory criminal record check
- Current driver’s licence
For further information on the role and to view the position description, please copy https://www.randstad.com.au/electionmanagers/ in your browser.
How to apply
Please include an up-to-date resume(max 5 pages) summarising how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the role. All applications are processed through https://www.randstad.com.au/electionmanagers/.
Our diverse and inclusive workplace
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 people 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.
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 nswecem@randsta.com.au
For more information on recruitment adjustments visit I Work for NSW Adjustments for individual needs.
The selection process will include a range of assessments to determine your suitability for the role.
For further information, contact our team at NSWECEM@randstad.com.au
A talent pool will be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same work classification that may become available for filling.
Applications Close: Sunday 19th July 2026 11.59pm
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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- bega, new south wales
- AU$133,349 - AU$146,945 per year, super
- temporary
- full-time
- specialismgovernment
- sub specialismnsw government
- reference number90M0711097_4074172154109994569
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