Mobility - Disciplinary Officer This opportunity is for impacted employees only. They will be provided with priority access to re-deployment opportunities within the Department and across the Government Sector. Disciplinary Officer (Building Operations – Legal Operations) Building Commission NSW Grade: Clerk Grade 5/6 Location: Parramatta 4PSQ (Hybrid) This is an opportunity for a candidate with a background in law who is keen to develop their career in complex determinations of fact and law and regulatory decision making. The role will support the drafting and issuing of decisions by experienced solicitors who consider referrals and submissions and make determinations under the various Acts. About Building Commission NSW The new Building Commission NSW has been established after the NSW Government recognised the substantial progress made by Fair Trading and the Office of the Building Commissioner in delivering once-in-a-generation reforms of the building and construction industry. The new commission will not only be the industry regulator, but also a collaborator with consumers and industry to ensure standards, capabilities, capacity and resilience continue to be lifted across the sector to deliver quality homes and meet the state’s housing targets. The Building Commission NSW is an outstanding place to work due to its commitment to innovation, collaboration and professional development. With a focus on transparency and accountability, the commission cultivates a culture of integrity and responsibility. Those who join the organisation can be confident in contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts the built environment and the greater community, making it an exciting and fulfilling place to build a career. About the role This position is in the Disciplinary Action Unit, which is responsible for the disciplinary process in relation to Licence Holders within the Building Industry. The Disciplinary Action Unit is responsible for making determinations about complex matters of fact and law and the appropriate disciplinary action in relation to licence holders, including whether to: Impose monetary penalties up to $220,000, Implement drafted licence conditions, for example imposing restrictions or requiring remediation of misconduct or governance failures and ensuring quality improvements; and/or Whether to suspend or cancel building licences of both small and large licenced entities in NSW, including building design professionals, builders, trades, supervisors and certifiers The Disciplinary Officer assists delegates in exercising executive decision-making functions similar to a member of the NSW Civil and Administrative Decisions Tribunal in its administrative and equal opportunity jurisdiction. This role will suit a law student near the end of their degree or law graduate with experience, who have an interest in regulatory law and practice, and who demonstrate strong skills in statutory analysis and disputes, and an ability to quickly develop skills in drafting complex documents. In this role, you will: Assist in the drafting factual backgrounds and setting out grounds of decision documents, based on analysis of evidence in the context of statutory frameworks; Undertake legal research and other paralegal/administrative type duties; Proofread complex legal documents, including Notices to Show Cause and Disciplinary Decisions; Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including investigators, inspectors, mediators and legal officers, as well as external stakeholders, including lawyers, traders and consumers; Update public registers, issue documents to licence holders and assist business operations through administrative tasks. To be successful in this role: You will possess legal qualifications, or be close to achieving legal qualifications or have other extensive experience in regulatory decision-making support; You must have strong analytical written communication skills; You must have superior interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to express complex issues in a concise and logical manner; You will possess high-level problem-solving skills; and You will possess a high-level of working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products. What we need from you An up-to-date CV and a brief cover letter (2 page maximum) outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role. For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Afrah Saied, Talent Acquisition Advisor, at afrah.ahmedsaied@customerservice.nsw.gov.au Click here to access the role description. Does this sound like you? If this role sounds like you, you can apply by clicking the button ‘Apply Now’ - it’s a simple online process. If you don’t meet all the criteria, but still believe you could succeed in this role, please still apply - we’d love to hear from you. Closing Date: Thursday, 28th August 2025 (09:59am) For enquires relating to this recruitment please contact Afrah Ahmed Saied via afrah.ahmedsaied@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.