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NSW Electoral Commission
Reference number
0000B727
Occupation
Regulatory and Compliance
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney City
Salary
$149,739 - $173,174
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Play a significant role in enhancing integrity and security across the NSW Electoral Commission
Ongoing full-time role
About the Role
The Manager Integrity and Security reports to the Director, Integrity and Security and is responsible for managing the strategic and operational planning, governance and delivery of the Commission’s enterprise-wide security (excluding cyber security). This role ensures the Commission's election delivery and regulatory operations, staff, and facilities are protected against emerging threats and that security-related risks are effectively managed across these environments. The role is also responsible for developing, embedding and reporting on policies and frameworks, and raising awareness of these policies and frameworks, to provide assurance about the integrity of NSW elections, and enhance security culture across all areas of operational activity within the Commission.
The role is an Ongoing Full-time position.
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
Career development opportunities through study and face to face training
Access to self-paced expert-led training via LinkedIn Learning
Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
Staff social events to connect with colleagues
Work/Life balance (35 hour working week), flex leave
Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff
Free annual flu vaccination
Convenient CBD location, access to public transport
Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements
As the successful candidate, you will have:
Significant experience (10 years plus) in law enforcement (NSW Police/AFP/intelligence agencies) or a closely related field or discipline.
Extensive experience in organisational security and integrity risk, preferably within public sector or high-risk operational settings.
High level stakeholder engagement and communications skills with the ability to influence across government and security agencies.
Strong understanding of NSW government sector and major event security, emergency response, and public accountability frameworks.
Understanding of the NSW electoral system and the role of independent electoral commissions within Australia.
Relevant tertiary qualifications.
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.
A national security clearance to at least NV-01 level from the date of appointment or hold one within 6 months of that date.
Satisfactory Criminal Record check result.
How to apply
As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions:
Can you describe a time when you needed to engage and influence senior stakeholders across government and/or security agencies on a sensitive integrity or security matter? In your response, outline how you tailored your communication, managed competing priorities or risk perceptions, and achieved an outcome. (maximum 300 words)
Tell us about your involvement in planning for or responding to a major event or incident within the NSW Government context. How did you apply security, emergency response and accountability frameworks to manage risk and stakeholder expectations? (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
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 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 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 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, 23rd February 2026 @ 11.59pm
NSW Electoral Commission
Reference number
0000B727
Occupation
Regulatory and Compliance
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney City
Salary
$149,739 - $173,174
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Play a significant role in enhancing integrity and security across the NSW Electoral Commission
Ongoing full-time role
About the Role
The Manager Integrity and Security reports to the Director, Integrity and Security and is responsible for managing the strategic and operational planning, governance and delivery of the Commission’s enterprise-wide security (excluding cyber security). This role ensures the Commission's election delivery and regulatory operations, staff, and facilities are protected against emerging threats and that security-related risks are effectively managed across these environments. The role is also responsible for developing, embedding and reporting on policies and frameworks, and raising awareness of these policies and frameworks, to provide assurance about the integrity of NSW elections, and enhance security culture across all areas of operational activity within the Commission.
The role is an Ongoing Full-time position.
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
Career development opportunities through study and face to face training
Access to self-paced expert-led training via LinkedIn Learning
Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
Staff social events to connect with colleagues
Work/Life balance (35 hour working week), flex leave
Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff
Free annual flu vaccination
Convenient CBD location, access to public transport
Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements
As the successful candidate, you will have:
Significant experience (10 years plus) in law enforcement (NSW Police/AFP/intelligence agencies) or a closely related field or discipline.
Extensive experience in organisational security and integrity risk, preferably within public sector or high-risk operational settings.
High level stakeholder engagement and communications skills with the ability to influence across government and security agencies.
Strong understanding of NSW government sector and major event security, emergency response, and public accountability frameworks.
Understanding of the NSW electoral system and the role of independent electoral commissions within Australia.
Relevant tertiary qualifications.
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.
A national security clearance to at least NV-01 level from the date of appointment or hold one within 6 months of that date.
Satisfactory Criminal Record check result.
How to apply
As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions:
Can you describe a time when you needed to engage and influence senior stakeholders across government and/or security agencies on a sensitive integrity or security matter? In your response, outline how you tailored your communication, managed competing priorities or risk perceptions, and achieved an outcome. (maximum 300 words)
Tell us about your involvement in planning for or responding to a major event or incident within the NSW Government context. How did you apply security, emergency response and accountability frameworks to manage risk and stakeholder expectations? (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
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 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 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 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, 23rd February 2026 @ 11.59pm
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager, Integrity and Security position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.