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    87%
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    Work/Life balance
    4.0(52 ratings)
    Career development
    3.2(52 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.3(52 ratings)
    Management
    3.9(52 ratings)
    Working environment
    4.0(52 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    4.1(52 ratings)
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    1.0
    Data Analyst
    Apr 2026
    Sydney NSW 20002 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    I would avoid work at the head office. It has a very toxic and unprofessional culture.
    The good thingsInteresting work, but terrible management and unprofessional staff
    The challengesToxic workplace culture that will not improve without deep restructuring.
    5.0
    Test nalyst
    Jan 2026
    Sydney NSW 20002 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Overall experience was very good.
    The good thingsTeam was very helpful and project was very exciting.
    The challengesNo challenges. Team memberes was very helpful.
    5.0
    Client Services Officer
    Aug 2025
    Sydney NSW 2000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Worth joining the temporary workforce once in your life to experience the work that goes into an election behind the scenes.
    The good thingsThe employees are all very welcoming, from management to permanent and even the temporary workforce.
    The challengesElections are irregular events that do not provide enough permanent roles to stay and learn.
    3.0
    Runner
    Aug 2025
    Redfern NSW 2016Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great casual role. I'd do it again.
    The good thingsA variety of things to do and the people from all walks of life. The boss' were friendly too.
    The challengesParking spots filled quickly
    4.0
    Office Assistant and Election Official
    Nov 2024
    Mona Vale NSW 2103
    An excellent opportunity to apply customer service skills to locals in a generally welcoming environment.
    The good thingsA steady flow of work during elections, plenty of opportunities to apply customer service skills, a range of roles alternating between sitting and standing, clear and concise directions from management, and good communication from office staff to prepare for this role. The manager and assistant are actively interested in ensuring that staff are coping well and have been taking their breaks. Another benefit was having work opportunities close to home and easy to access along major bus routes for those unable to reach venues by car.
    The challengesThe only downside is the seasonal nature of this work is beyond the control of the NSW Electoral Commission.
    5.0
    Returning Officer
    Aug 2024
    Tamworth & North West NSW
    I am an experienced returning officer with 2 decades of experience
    The good thingsStaffing, Salary and conditions
    The challengesLarge Workforce and Community Stakeholders with high expectations
    5.0
    Helpdesk Officer
    Mar 2024
    Sydney NSW 2000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Professional, enjoyable, sorry it was only a temp job.
    The good thingsThe professional working relationship between the recruitment agency that hired me and the NSW Electoral Commission. Plenty of duty-of-care and genuine support from both parties. Two extensions of my temp contract for NSW General State Election 2023. Overall, I've never been more motivated to serve an employer and their clients than with these two employers.
    The challengesThe usual minimal training on-the-run as a temp (though this is to be expected for events with rolling deadlines). A couple of other temps who needed and received a timely attitude check. No workplace is perfect but this set-up, to me, is as good as it gets.
    5.0
    Polling Assistant
    Mar 2024
    Campbelltown NSW 2560Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great experience for a beginner polling assistant
    The good thingsOne day work at one location and regular breaks.
    The challengesLong hours of sitting down
    3.0
    Election Officer
    Jan 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Okay for limited time.
    The good thingsThe experience is great to have and you meet new people all the time.
    The challengesThe people you work with can be difficult and hard to work with.
    5.0
    Data Entry Role
    Mar 2020
    former employee
    Great communicate skills
    The good thingsMeeting others and respect to others
    The challengesComputer skills and understanding
    5.0
    Polling Place Manager
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great experience
    The good things work, staff, management, training
    The challengesearly morning start on election day; limit of contract (2 days only)
    2.0
    Administration Role
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I enjoyed the work but I had someone above me who did nothing but belittle me and give me a hard time
    The good thingsit was good experience but the people that are above you don't give you a chance to grow, they just watch and make comments under their breath at you
    The challengesdealing with people that don't know what they are doing
    5.0
    Policy Officer
    Mar 2020
    Great place to work and work exposure
    The good things-great work culture
    The challengesNsw budget drives its capability to employ people on permanent positions
    4.0
    Customer Support Role
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I loved working here
    The good thingsThe people, the culture
    The challengesFunding for positions
    1.0
    I dont remember
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Naziesque workers factory
    The good thingsI met some really amazing humans
    The challengesThe management had no idea what, was going on.
    4.0
    Data Entry Role
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It was great experience
    The good thingsOverall good, easy to get on job means transport
    The challengesNot that much, explained very well so pretty easy
    4.0
    Elections Branch
    Nov 2019
    Great place to work however not much career oppurtunities
    The good thingsCulture and the people
    The challengesManagement not skilled
    5.0
    Information Officer
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    A delightful experience.
    The good thingsWell organised and pleasant environment to work.
    The challengesThe pressure that occurs during election time.
    4.0
    Information Technology Desktop Support Officer
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Completing a task for a vital process was rewarding.
    The good thingsThe environment was a positive one overall for the task, communication was easy and the work was balanced across the team.
    The challengesThe detail of procedure & process should have been better given the task.
    4.0
    electorate officer
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It wasn't a hard job and the people I was working with were nice, just a very long day.
    The good thingsWhere we were working was a nice clean working space.
    The challengesNot really a challenge, but was a very long work day - about 15/16 hours
    1.0
    Management.
    Sep 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role
    I learnt a lot about what it takes to deliver an election but I definitely wouldn’t recommend it as a working environment
    The good thingsFlexible working hours were supported by management
    The challengesToxic behaviour and attitude of permanent staff was challenging! Poor behaviour was too often tacitly supported or ignored by Exec Leadership Team. The majority of middle management see themselves as niche subject matter experts and they aren’t particularly open to change or opportunities for improvement.
    5.0
    Declaration Vote Issuing Officer
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Proud to have been part of a team that contributed to the electoral process.
    The good thingsThe process from the application stage to undertaking the duties of the role, had been helpful, thorough and well thought out. It had been rewarding and rewarding to be part of the team at the Electoral Commission NSW.
    The challengesThe challenges were few, and that was due to the high standard of training provided by the electoral Commission NSW, which afforded thorough familiarity with the information needed to undertake the duties of the role. However, one apparent challenge when contributing to the electoral process, is the very high level of accuracy and thoroughness that is consistently needed when answering voters inquiries. That was a responsibility that I have upheld proudly and successfully.
    5.0
    Election Official
    Jul 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Exciting experience as an Election Official but it's a long day on your feet.
    The good thingsI worked as an Election Official during the 2019 NSW state election and it was a great experience. Felt like I was making a difference in my community.
    The challengesIt's a one day gig so nothing really in the way of career building (not to say the electoral commission doesn't have permanent positions) and it's a long day. I worked around 16 hours and I'm sure others did more.
    5.0
    Call Centre Operator
    Jul 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Highly recommended and if you can join their team it is a very good career move.
    The good thingsVery Organised and Structured Environment. Good Support and experience from full time staff and prompt answers to emails and help desk. Apolitical. Also has a good inclusive workplace with wide and varied people from all backgrounds.
    The challengesWhen near elections the pressure and time constraints can be very busy.
    3.0
    Software Developer
    May 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Comfy slow-paced but with obsolete management style.
    The good thingsSome friendly colleagues and nice amenities. Reasonable expectations on deadlines.
    The challengesDealing with some old staff and leadership as they can be systematic and rude.
    2.0
    Accounts Role
    May 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Boring place to work
    The good thingsGood hours and finish on time
    The challengesManagement talk down on you
    3.0
    Data Entry Clerk
    Apr 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    it was great to meet new people and learn about the election process!
    The good thingsthe weekend pay and semi-flexible hours
    The challengeswaking up at 5 to get to the work site
    5.0
    Polling Official
    Jul 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Completely worth it
    The good thingsSimple, straight forward and easy to understand.
    The challengesDuring the election periods you may have to work 11+ hours a day for several weeks
    5.0
    Business Analyst - Restructure
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Learning organisation but were supportive
    The good thingsAlways listened to my ideas and allowed me to have fun
    The challengesPace of work can vary so i got impatient
    5.0
    Ordinary Election Official
    Feb 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    I always enjoy working for the NSWEC
    The good thingsGood to go out of area and meet new people
    The challengesGetting to some of the polling places
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