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Lead impactful people policies and initiatives that shape the organisations culture with strong foundations and builds capability Influence decision making through quality and evidence-based policy research and adviceWork across the various stakeholders to deliver strategy with real impact About the RoleThis role leads and coordinates the development and implementation of policy initiatives that support NSW Electoral Commissions people projects and policies, whole of agency commitments, and key people and safety matters. You will drive HR policies and also contribute to a range of projects and provide high level policy and analytical support, including researching and reviewing complex and emerging issues, developing evidence-based options, recommending practical solutions, and identifying and mitigating risks.As the Senior Policy & Project Coordinator, you have sound judgement, strong analytical capability, and ability to facilitate effective stakeholder engagement to drive outcomes within agreed timeframes.The role is Temporary, part-time until 30 September 2026.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 communityCareer 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 colleaguesWork/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 requirementsTertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.Experience in developing, researching and designing a range of fit for purpose HR polices.Experience in providing project coordination support, or experience in providing administrative support for a team/function.Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners.Satisfactory criminal record check result. How to applyAs part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions:Describe a time you were required to research and prepare a report or brief on a complex or emerging policy issue. How did you analyst the issue, develop evidence-based options, assess risks and present your recommendation? (maximum 300 words)Tell us about a project where you needed to engage and influence diverse stakeholders to meet a fixed deadline. What strategies did you us to gain their buy-in and ensure delivery on time? (maximum 300 words)You should 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.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: Monday 9 March 2026 @ 11.59pm