Overview
Administration Assistant
(Building Operations DAU)
Building Commission NSW
Grade
: 1/2
Location
: Parramatta
Term
: Temporary to 30 March 2026 (with possibility of extension)
About the Building Commission NSW
The new Building Commission NSW has been established to ensure the building industry meets standards, capabilities, capacity and resilience to deliver quality homes and meet the state's housing targets. 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 by imposing restrictions or remedying misconduct or misgovernance by ensuring quality improvements
Whether to suspend or cancel building licences of both small and large licenced entities in NSW, including building design professionals, builders, tradesmen, supervisors and certifiers
The Administration Assistant will support the team in compiling documents, updating registers, issuing correspondence/notices/decisions and other administrative tasks as required. The position would suit a person interested in legal regulatory processes and willing and capable to assist in important administrative steps in the disciplinary process for licence holders. May suit a law student/graduate with a great attitude to work who want exposure to an entry level role in legal/regulatory systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the next phase of the Building Commission within NSW.
In this role, you will
Provide a range of legal assistant/administrative services including filing, dealing with correspondence, monitoring inboxes, maintenance of registers, routine purchasing, meeting and event support, photocopying and creating, processing and compiling documents to support/contribute to the effective operations of the business unit/team
Collect and compile information to support the development of documentation and reports
Respond to enquiries and routine requests for information, escalating enquiries as necessary, to provide accurate and timely information and customer service
Update and maintain records, registers and files, databases, complying with records management processes, ensuring information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible
Check, maintain and arrange prompt maintenance of equipment, including ordering and distributing and maintaining supplies to ensure ongoing availability
To be successful in this role
A person interested in legal/regulatory processes and formal disciplinary proceedings
A person with a great attitude to work who is comfortable doing routine administrative work and new novel work from time to time
A person comfortable with technology/registers/office software applications
May suit a person interested in completing their practical legal training, which can be accommodated for the right candidate
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 0102, with the base salary for this role starting at $75,728 base plus superannuation
Closing Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025 (09:59am)
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