Assistant Advisor, Ministerial

Assistant Advisor Ministerial & Parliamentary Services

Office of the Building Commissioner, Building Commission NSW

Grade: Clerk 5/6

Location: Parramatta, other locations considered

Term: Ongoing

Applications Close: 30 October 2025 [9:59am]

About the Building Commission NSW

• The new Building Commission NSW was established after the NSW Government recognised the substantial progress made by Fair Trading and the Office of the Building Commissioner in delivering once-in-a-generation reforms of the building and construction industry. The Commission will not only be the industry regulator, but also a collaborator with consumers and industry to ensure standards, capabilities, capacity and resilience continue to be lifted across the sector 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the next phase of the Building Commission within NSW.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support and contribute to the collation and monitoring of information to ensure that inputs on products and services including briefings, correspondence, Cabinet and Parliamentary service matters are provided on time, accurate and completed to expected standards
• Prepare high quality documentation to ensure consistent delivery of services in line with relevant legislation, agreed policy and standards
• Assist with the analysis and development of information and reports to diverse audiences to support informed decision making and planning
• Provide advice and support to a diverse range of stakeholders to assist the delivery of responses to sensitive and urgent matters
• Develop a contemporary understanding of Parliamentary functions, policies, legislation and the NSW system of government and matters to facilitate efficient and high-quality service delivery
• Coordinate manage and maintain records and documentation in line with government requirements, protocols and business needs to ensure that all information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively support the delivery of multiple work items in accordance with agreed standards and milestones given heavy workloads, and tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and acting with discretion
• Strong relationship building skills and be able to quickly develop collaborative working relationships with stakeholders in a challenging environment, and across multiple teams and functions, while ensuring a positive customer experience in an environment of political sensitivity
• Demonstrated a flexible, adaptive and responsive approach, while exercising good judgement in response to rapidly changing priorities and conflicting perspectives

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.

For recruitment related queries please reach out to Afrah Saied, Talent Advisor on

Salary Grade 0506, with the base salary for this role starting at $99938 base plus superannuation

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Closing Date: Thursday, 30 Oct :59am)

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