Privacy and Legislative Compliance Officer

About this role

NSW Electoral Commission

Occupation

Advisory

Work type

Full-Time

From AUD $116,981.00 to $129,492.00 per year

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Work in a value-driven organisation committed to openness and accountability to safeguard democracy

The Privacy and Legislative Compliance Officer supports the privacy and legislative compliance function within the NSW Electoral 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, generous holidays and leave conditions
• 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

• Demonstrated strong understanding of privacy and data governance statutes, policies and frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders and provide quality advice.
• Ability to analyse complex situations and identify potential compliance issues.
• Ability to develop and implement solutions to address compliance concerns.
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure accurate record-keeping and adherence to regulations.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

Essential requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Politically neutral with no current or past affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/third party campaigners.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record check result.

How to apply

We are partnering with Bluefin Resources recruitment agency to fill these positions. To apply, please submit your application to Felicity Jolley on felicity@bluefinresources.com.au.

Applications submitted through the ‘I work for NSW’ website will not be accepted. DO NOT click on the ‘APPLY’ button down below.

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 felicity@bluefinresources.com.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 Felicity Jolley Bluefin Resources Government Recruiter on felicity@bluefinresources.com.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: Wednesday 5th August 2026 @ 11.59pm*

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this position will only be accepted via**felicity@bluefinresources.com.au**.**Applications submitted through the ‘I work for NSW’ website will not be accepted. DO NOT click on the ‘APPLY’ button down below.*

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