Associate - Disciplinary ProceedingsBuilding OperationsBuilding Commission NSWGrade: Clerk Grade 5/6Location: Parramatta 4PSQ (Hybrid)Duration: Temporary full-time prospect until March ****.
This is an opportunity that would suit an experienced paralegal or law graduate with several years' professional experience supporting regulatory or legal disputes.
The role involves assisting Principal Officers and Presiding Officers in the conduct of disciplinary proceedings for Building Commission NSW under statutory licensing and registration schemes.
About Building Commission NSWBuilding Commission NSW is committed to innovation, collaboration, professional development, transparency and accountability.
Building Commission NSW purpose is to strengthen confidence in the building sector, protects consumers and is support housing supply.Employees contribute to meaningful regulatory work in an environment that values integrity, sound judgement and continuous improvement.
About the roleDelegates who conduct disciplinary proceedings for Building Commission NSW oversee proceedings in relation to a wide range of professional misconduct allegations involving licensed tradespeople, building companies, engineers and registered certifiers.
Where misconduct is established, delegates may impose penalties including:
monetary penalties of up to $220,000;routine or complex licence conditions;suspension or cancellation of licences or registrations held by small or large entities.
The Associate will assist Principal Officers and Presiding Officers in disciplinary proceedings that are broadly comparable to matters conducted by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal in its occupational jurisdiction.
This role will suit a paralegal or law graduate with several years' experience supporting regulatory or other legal disputes.
The successful candidate should have an interest in criminal, consumer or regulatory law and practice, and the ability to assist with statutory analysis, factual analysis,



evidence review and the consideration of submissions.
In this role, you will:
Assist in drafting factual backgrounds, reasons for decision and other decision documents based on analysis of evidence and applicable statutory frameworksUndertake legal research and other paralegal or administrative duties required by the Registry.Proofread complex legal documents, including Notices to Show Cause and disciplinary decisions.Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including investigators, inspectors, mediators and legal officers, and with external stakeholders, including lawyers, tradespeople and consumers.Update public registers, issue documents to licence holders and assist business operations through administrative tasks.Assist with procedural steps in disciplinary proceedings, including the preparation and management of material for Delegates and Authorised Officers who conduct witness examinations, oral submissions and evidence-gathering processes.Undertake project work as required.
To be successful in this role:
You will possess legal qualifications or legal training and have substantial experience supporting regulatory decision-making or legal dispute processes.You will have strong analytical and written communication skills.You will have highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to express complex issues clearly, concisely and logically.You will have well-developed problem-solving skills and sound judgement.You will have a high level of working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products.You will be able to support and deliver continuous improvement processes and projects.
Salary Grade ****,



with the base salary for this role starting at $102,936 base plus superannuation
Closing Date: Tuesday, 04 August **** (09:59am)
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