Commissioner for Uniform Legal Services Regulation
1 week ago
Division: LRLS Law Reform & Legal Services
- Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
- Req ID: 77955
**Commissioner for Uniform Legal Services Regulation**
- **Full-Time 5 Year Term - Statutory Appointment**:
- **Sydney CBD**:
- **Total Remuneration Package: $297,251 - $373,950**
**About the Commissioner for Uniform Legal Services Regulation role**
The Commissioner is a statutory role under the Legal Profession Uniform Law, serving as both the Commissioner for Uniform Legal Services Regulation and CEO of the Legal Services Council. This pivotal position drives consistency in legal regulation across jurisdictions and promotes expansion of the Uniform Law Framework to non-participating states and territories.
Appointed by the Victorian Attorney-General (on recommendation from the Uniform Law Standing Committee), the Commissioner leads strategic policy, regulatory integration, and operational excellence, supported by a small Sydney-based secretariat of legal policy and administrative staff. This is a full-time appointment for a 5-year term, with the possibility of reappointment.
**About you**
- Proven expertise in legal policy, regulation, or professional standards.
- Deep understanding of best practice regulation principles, regulatory frameworks, and legal market dynamics.
- Respected leader with sound judgment, integrity, and professional ethics.
- Skilled in driving reform and harmonisation across complex regulatory environments.
- Strong organisational leadership, including staff, financial, and strategic management.
- Excellent communicator and negotiator, adept at building influential partnerships.
**About the Commissioner Role**
- Lead the Council’s operations and committees in line with its strategic direction and timelines set by the Council and Standing Committee.
- Ensure the secretariat delivers timely, high-quality advice, particularly on the development and maintenance of Uniform Rules.
- Implement strategic planning, budgeting, governance, and accountability frameworks to support effective delivery of the Council’s mandate.
- Promote compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Law and the Uniform Rules.
- Ensure consistent and effective implementation of the dispute resolution and professional discipline provisions of the Uniform Law through the development of appropriate guidelines.
- Raise awareness of the Uniform Law and its adoption in non-participating jurisdictions.
- Oversee financial management and drive operational efficiencies.
**Please for the Commissioner for Uniform Legal Services Regulation**.
- Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
- Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum of 5 pages).
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
**Closing date**:**Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11.59pm (AEDT)
**_ Thank you for your interest in the Commissioner for Uniform Legal Services Regulation role._
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