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Ongoing full-time opportunityWork in a value-driven organisation committed to openness and accountability to safeguard democracyAbout the RoleThe Senior Privacy and Legislative Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring adherence to privacy and data governance and legislative requirements across the NSW Electoral Commission. The role provides advice on and implements and maintains privacy and data governance practices to support alignment with relevant government statutes, policies and frameworks.This role is an ongoing full-time position.About the NSW Electoral CommissionThe 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 electionsCommunicating and engaging with current and future voters, key NSW community stakeholders and NSW election participants; andInvestigating possible offences and enforcing electoral and lobbying laws such as the Electoral Act 2017 and the Electoral Funding Act 2018.What we offerOpportunity to work on large scale events and assist your local community Career development opportunities through study and face to face trainingAccess to self-paced expert-led training via LinkedIn LearningEmployee Assistance Program for wellbeing supportStaff social events to connect with colleagues Work/Life balance (35 hour working week), flex leave, generous holidays and leave conditionsAccess to Fitness Passport for eligible staffFree annual flu vaccinationConvenient CBD location, access to public transportKey knowledge, experience and essential requirementsAs the successful candidate, you will have:Strong understanding of relevant legislation (eg, Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998; Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002; Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009; Privacy Act 1988).Experience with privacy by design (including carrying out privacy impact assessments), privacy audits, privacy and data governance risk management.Experience in implementing and managing data governance.Strong organisational and analytical skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proven ability to effectively advise senior stakeholders.Experience in managing multiple priorities and ability to work independently and as part of a team.Essential requirementsRelevant tertiary or recognised industry qualifications and/or professional experience.Politically neutral with no current or past affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/third party campaigners.Satisfactory Criminal Record check result.How to applyAs part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions:This role involves analysing complex privacy and data governance issues and providing stakeholders with clear, actionable advice. Tell us about a time you delivered privacy or data governance advice on a complex project. What was the project, and how did you prepare and deliver your advice? (max 300 words)This role involves working closely with stakeholders across the NSW Electoral Commission to build a strong privacy culture. Tell us about a situation or situations where you have tailored your communication approach to suit the needs of the stakeholders you work with. (max 300 words)For further information regarding the role please download the Role DescriptionApplying for a role in the NSW Public ServiceFor 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 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 . For more information on recruitment adjustments visit I Work for NSW Adjustments for individual needs.Applications received and completed after closing time will not be considered for selection.The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.For further information, contact NSW Electoral Commissions Talent team on Other InformationYour employment will be subject to National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment. The NSW Electoral Commission is committed to maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system. The Commission requires all its employees to refrain from membership of any political party and from engaging in political activity which could be seen as reflecting adversely on the strict political neutrality of the Commission. To maintain political neutrality, applicants for roles with the Commission who are, who have been or who may be perceived to be or have been connected with political activities may also be ineligible for appointment and should disclose such information as part of their application. This does not include voting in a Commonwealth, State or Local Government election, which is compulsory in NSW. The Commissions Political Neutrality Policy may be viewed on its website.A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same work classification that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.This role is based in at our Elizabeth Street, Sydney office with a hybrid work arrangement.Applications Close: Thursday 19th March 2026 at 11:59pm