Senior Case Management Officer - Clerk 7/8 - NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Department: NCAT AEOD OD & Appeals – Sydney NSW

$116,981 - $129,492 a year

2d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW

- Principal location – Sydney CBD - Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.
- Employment type – Ongoing – Full time (35 hours per week)
- Salary – Clerk Grade 7/8, Base Salary ($116,981 – $129,492), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Are you a strong leader who enjoys developing people and improving the way services are delivered? As Senior Case Management Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of NCAT's registry services. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by building a capable and motivated team, strengthening service delivery and helping ensure clients and Tribunal Members receive timely, qualified and reliable support.

What you’ll do

As part of the Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division, Occupational Division and Appeals at NCAT, you will oversee registry operations and provide direction and support to ensure case management services meet operational requirements, legislative obligations and service standards.

You will also:

- Lead, support and develop team members to deliver high-quality services to clients, the public and Tribunal Members.
- Manage workloads, case allocations and staff rostering to ensure resources are effectively utilised and service standards are maintained.
- Oversee case management activities, including the listing and preparation of matters, and resolve complex workflow and operational issues.




- Monitor service delivery standards, identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
- Provide guidance to staff on relevant legislation, tribunal procedures and operational requirements, including facilitating information and learning sessions.
- Contribute to community education initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities by providing information on tribunal processes and procedures.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team culture that encourages accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Be part of a dynamic, high-volume environment where leadership, teamwork and delivering quality services are valued.

What we’re looking for

- Demonstrated experience leading, supervising and developing a team in a high-volume environment, including managing performance and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.
- Proven ability to coordinate workloads, manage competing priorities and oversee complex case management activities while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
- Experience reviewing, developing and implementing operational practices and procedures to improve efficiency, service standards and organisational outcomes.




- Highly developed communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret legislation and procedures, resolve complex issues and provide clear guidance to staff and stakeholders.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you,

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

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📌 Senior Case Management Officer (Australia)
🏢 Department: NCAT AEOD OD & Appeals
📍 Australia