Registry Team Leader & Senior Associate
Division: Disciplinary Proceedings
Building Commission NSW
Grade:Clerk Grade7/8
Location:Parramatta(Hybrid)
EmploymentType:Ongoing
This is an opportunity for a lawyer or other regulatory professional who is keen to continue or develop their legal/regulatory career in a role leading a team of registry staff for the Building Commission NSW Disciplinary Proceedings. The role involves overseeing Registry which is a key function in assisting Principal and Presiding Officers in the conduct of Disciplinary Proceedings for Building Commission NSW under various statutory licensing and registration schemes.
About Building Commission NSW
The Building Commission NSW is an outstanding place to work; committed 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
The delegates who conduct Disciplinary Proceedings for Building Commission NSW consider a wide range of professional misconduct allegations against licensed tradespeople, building companies, engineers and registered certifiers. Delegates may impose a range of penalties after finding a person has engaged in misconduct including:
* Impirm monetary penalties up to $220,000
* Implementation of simple/complex licence conditions
* Whether to suspend or cancel building licences of both small and large licensed or registered entities
The Team Leader Registry & Senior Associate will lead the Registry and assist Principal and Presiding Officers in conduct of Disciplinary Proceedings which are similar to those conducted by NSW Civil and Administrative Decisions Tribunal in its administrative and equal opportunity jurisdiction.
This role will suit a lawyer or other regulatory professional with several years working for a regulator or administrative law, criminal law or litigation/disputes and experience supervising staff. The person should also have an interest in criminal/consumer/regulatory law and practice and demonstrate the ability to supervise staff, solve problems and continuously improve business functions.
In this role, you will:
* Supervise registry staff in carrying out functions involved in conduct of disciplinary proceedings
* Continuously improve business processes and functions
* Review and consider referred briefs of evidence concerning misconduct
* Draft notices to show cause with respect to misconduct under licensing and registration schemes
* Consider submissions and responsive evidence and research and resolve legal and factual contentions
* Draft written reasons for decisions for consideration by relevant delegates
* Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including investigators, inspectors, and solicitors, as well as external stakeholders, including barristers, police, traders and consumers other project work as required
To be successful in this role:
* You must be a lawyer or have relevant regulatory decision-making and supervisory experience
* The ability to supervise and continuously improve a busy legal registry function
* You must have strong analytical and written drafting skills
* You must have superior communication skills and the ability to express complex issues in a concise and logical manner
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.
Salary Grade 07/08, with the base salary for this role starting at 113,574 base plus superannuation
Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Afrah Saied via afrah.ahmedsaied@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.
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Closing Date: Tuesday, 31st March 2026 (09:59am)
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