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Job Description - Policy Officer, Electoral Funding and Lobbying (0000B9GF) About the role The Policy Officer (Electoral Funding and Lobbying) coordinates and undertakes policy development, providing analysis and advice to support the NSW Electoral Commissions regulatory functions, initiatives and commitments. The role also supports political participants to comply with statutory obligations by providing timely, accurate, impartial, and clear information and communications. This is a full-time ongoing role graded as Clerk7/8. Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent education/training to demonstrate commitment to learning. Experience in policy development and collaborating with stakeholders. Experience in applying legislation and following processes in a regulatory environment. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Politically neutral with no current or past affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners. 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 New South Wales. Our vision is to maintain confidence in the integrity of the democratic process and to 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 Work/life balance (35 hour working week), flex leave, generous holidays and leave conditions Close proximity to public transport Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff. Diversity and Inclusion 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. Location Sydney Region Sydney City (Elizabeth Street, Sydney office, hybrid work arrangement) Work Type Full-time Number of Positions 1 Remuneration Package includes base salary ($113,574 - $125,720), employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. #J-18808-Ljbffr