Administrative Assistant

Administration
Assistant
(Building
Operations DAU)
Building
Commission NSW

Grade: 1/2
Location: Parramatta
Term: Temporary to 30 March 2026 (with
possibility of extension)

About the
Building Commission NSW

The new Building Commission NSW
has been established to ensure the building industry meets standards,
capabilities, capacity and resilience 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 if 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.

About the
role 

This
position is in the Disciplinary Action Unit, which is responsible for the
disciplinary process in relation to Licence Holders within the Building
Industry. The Disciplinary Action Unit is responsible for making determinations
about complex matters of fact and law and the appropriate disciplinary action
in relation to licence holders, including whether to:
-
Impose monetary penalties up to $220,000
- Implement drafted licence
conditions, for example by imposing restrictions or remedying misconduct or
misgovernance by ensuring quality improvements, and/or
- Whether to suspend or cancel
building licences of both small and large licenced entities in NSW, including
building design professionals, builders, tradesmen, supervisors and certifiers

The
Administration Assistant will support the team in compiling documents, updating
registers, issuing correspondence/notices/decisions and other administrative
tasks as required. The position would suit a person interested in legal
regulatory processes and willing and capable to assist in important
administrative steps in the disciplinary process for licence holders. May suit
a law student/graduate with a great attitude to work who want exposure to an
entry level role in legal/regulatory systems.
This is a fantastic opportunity to
join the next phase of the Building Commission within NSW.
 
In this role, you will:  

• Provide a range of legal
assistant/administrative services including filing, dealing with correspondence,
monitoring inboxes, maintenance of registers, routine purchasing, meeting and
event support, photocopying and creating, processing and compiling documents to
support/contribute to the effective operations of the business unit/team

• Collect and compile
information to support the development of documentation and reports

• Respond to enquiries and
routine requests for information, escalating enquiries as necessary, to provide
accurate and timely information and customer service

• Update and maintain
records, registers and files, databases, complying with records management
processes, ensuring information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible

• Check, maintain and
arrange prompt maintenance of equipment, including ordering and distributing
and maintaining supplies to ensure ongoing availability

To be successful in this role: 

• A
person interested in legal/regulatory processes and formal disciplinary
proceedings

• A person with a great
attitude to work who is comfortable doing routine administrative work and new
novel work from time to time

• A person comfortable
with technology/registers/office software applications

• May suit a person
interested in completing their practical legal training, which can be
accommodated for the right candidate

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.

Salary Grade 0102, with the base salary for this role starting
at $75,728 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please
contact Afrah Ahmed Saied via

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Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing
practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities
listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Thursday, 25 September :59am)

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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.

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workplace   

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the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with
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