Principal Advisor

**Principal Advisor - Fair Trading Strata & Property Services - Strategy**

**Clerk** Grade: 11/12 ($145,378 - $168,130) + Super and Leave Loading**
**Branch** and Division: Fair Trading Strata & Property Services**
**Location**: Parramatta - Minimum office presence required 2-3 days per week, with hybrid and**flexible working conditions available**
**Duration: 1 x Ongoing (Fulltime)**

**Applications Close: Monday 30th June 2025 [9:59m]**

**Lead** Change in a Sector That Impacts Millions of Australians**

Are you a strong communicator, a creative problem solver and passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives? Join us at NSW Fair Trading, where we’re building safer, fairer communities through innovative regulation of the strata and property services sector — including strata, retirement villages and the real estate industry.

Reporting directly to the Strata and Property Services Commissioner, this role is responsible for driving key government and regulatory priorities through effective engagement, education, professional standards uplift and compliance initiatives.

**What** You'll Be Doing**

As Principal Advisor, you’ll lead a team in transforming how property services are delivered and regulated across NSW. You will:

- Drive strategic initiatives to improve consumer protection and industry standards,
- Build strong relationships with government, industry and community stakeholders,
- Deliver education and uplift initiatives to support regulatory reform,
- Lead research and data-informed projects that tackle key risks and harms in the sector,
- Create meaningful improvements in compliance, licensing, conduct and professional standards,
- Promote transparency, fairness and trust across the sector.

**What** We're Looking For**

You're someone who thrives in a dynamic leadership environment and brings a balance of strategic thinking and practical delivery. You have:

- Demonstrated experience in leading a team,
- Experience in managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships within a regulatory environment,
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines,
- A passion for innovation, building a positive culture and delivering public value,
- A deep understanding of the NSW strata and property services regulatory landscape.

**Join**Us**
- Resume (max 5 pages)
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) sharing your motivation and relevant skills

Make your mark. Build a fairer NSW. Join us at NSW Fair Trading.
A talent pool may be created to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $145378 base plus superannuation.

**Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025 [9:59am]**

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A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

**Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace**

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