Manager Regulatory Education and Policy

• Opportunity to lead a team of regulatory education and policy experts on a day-to-day basis
• Work with a diverse stakeholder group on electoral transparency and integrity matters

About the Role

The Manager, Regulatory Education and Policy leads a team to deliver education, policy, analysis, and reports to support the regulatory functions of the NSW Electoral Commission, staff agency and electoral participants. The role manages the secretariat support for the 3-member NSW Electoral Commission statutory body.

The role is a temporary position until 6 June 2025.

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.

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:

1. Running elections;

2. Communicating and engaging with the public and our stakeholders; and

3. Investigating possible offences and enforcing electoral laws such as the Electoral Act 2017 and the Electoral Funding Act 2018

What we offer

1. Opportunity to work on large scale events and assist your local community

2. Modern workspaces in Sydney CBD

3. Flexible work arrangements

4. Career development opportunities

5. Employee Assistance Program

6. Work/life balance

7. Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff

Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Significant experience in understanding and applying complex legislation in professional scenarios / settings with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in policy and / or regulatory roles
• Experience managing a team in a regulatory or government environment
• Relevant tertiary qualification/s
• Politically neutral with no current or past affiliation to political parties or lobbyist/campaigners
• Satisfactory Criminal Record check

How to apply

As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions:

1. What key leadership qualities and management experience do you have which would be important in this position? (500 word limit)
2. What are the core components to delivering a policy brief or policy position and how would you go about this task? (500 word limit)
   
   

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

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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. Please let us know if we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to assist you, please contact talent@elections.nsw.gov.au

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.

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: Friday October 11th 2024 @ 11.59pm

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024