Overview
Director, Site Operations CCC - 0000BB7A. Support the democratic process by playing a key role in delivering the 2027 New South Wales State election.
About the Role
Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner, Electoral Operations Group, the Director, Site Operations is a newly created position responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of the Centralised Count Centre (CCC) site, from initial planning and setup through to operational leadership and strategic management.
You will be ultimately responsible for directing all site activities during the election and managing the final decommissioning process of the site. You are a credible and seasoned leader, who can confidently provide trust, expert advice and support to key internal stakeholders and project teams. You will build strong productive relationships and accurately manage expectations, whilst ensuring high-quality project management governance, compliance and practices in line with the NSW Electoral Commission's programme management methodology and framework. Due to immovable deadlines you will be comfortable in working in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline driven environment.
The role is temporary full-time until 30 June 2027.
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 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.
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
Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements
As the successful candidate, you will have:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and industry experience.
* Proven successful track record of managing sites and site teams to deliver complex, time critical events or projects.
* Demonstrated ability to successfully influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders to leverage shared resources and achieve business outcomes.
* Satisfactory Criminal Record check result.
* No affiliations with political parties, candidates, elected members, third-party campaigners, donors or registered lobbyists that could undermine the political impartiality of the Commission or that are otherwise inconsistent with its Political Neutrality Policy.
The NSW Electoral Commission is committed to maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system. The NSW Electoral Commission expects that employees 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 NSW Electoral Commission. Applicants who are seen to be or are active in political activities should disclose such information as part of their application.
How to apply
As part of your application, respond to the two targeted questions:
* Outline your experience in repurposing a large site for a new use. (500 words max)
* Provide an example (ideally site-related) of where you have managed tight deadlines to deliver a complex solution. (500 words max)
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 Description.
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 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 talent@elections.nsw.gov.au. 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 Commission's Talent team on talent@elections.nsw.gov.au.
Other Information
Your employment will be subject to National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment. The Commission's 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 over the next 18 months. This role is based mainly in our Elizabeth Street, Sydney office or our dedicated count centre in western Sydney. Flexible arrangements may also be agreed with the Assistant Commissioner, Electoral Operations Group.
Applications Close: Friday 26 June 11.59pm
Location
Sydney Region-Sydney City
Work Type
Full-time
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: Total Remuneration Package - $247,865 to $272,811 (includes base salary and superannuation, commensurate with experience).
Contact NSWEC Talent Team - talent@elections.nsw.gov.au
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.
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