Manager, Site Operations CCC
Support the democratic process by playing a key role in delivering the 2027 New South Wales State election
About the Role
The Manager, Site Operations is responsible for supporting the Director, Site Operations to establish site services for a new Centralised Count Centre to be used for the upcoming State General Election in March 2027.
The Manager, Site Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Centralised Count Centre (CCC) including coordinating contractors, teams and service providers, monitoring progress and quality, compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements and enforcing health and safety standards.
The role is responsible for ensuring the venue is maintained to the highest standards, operational requirements are met, and events are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with all relevant regulations.
The role is temporary full-time until 30 June 2027 and will be based in our Sydney CBD offices and our dedicated count centre in western Sydney.
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/or industry experience.
Proven track record of managing sites in complex environments.
Current WHS certification and First Aid qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
Solid understanding of WHS legislation, site safety best practices, and emergency response procedures.
Excellent influencing, negotiation and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability in managing priorities within tight deadlines and budget constraints.
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, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions:
Outline your experience in managing site services for a location housing over 1,000 people.
Describe the biggest challenge you have faced in managing a site/facility and how you managed the situation.
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
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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.
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]
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 mainly in our Elizabeth Street, Sydney office or our dedicated count centre in western Sydney. Flexible arrangements may also be agreed with the Site Director or the Assistant Commissioner, Electoral Operations Group.
Applications Close: Friday 26 June 2026 @ 11.59pm
