Principal Disciplinary Officer at myCareer - NSW Government

Mangrove Mountain, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

142665.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statutory analysis, Legal drafting, Disciplinary proceedings, Policy development, Briefing notes, Stakeholder management, Team supervision, Procedural fairness, Natural justice, Evidence review, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe products, Legislative analysis, Regulatory reform

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Principal Disciplinary Officer Grade: Clerk Grade 9/10 Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time Salary range: $129,464 - $142,665 per annum plus superannuation Location: Gosford/Wollongong/Parramatta – please note attendance is required in Parramatta once per week for a full team landing day. Overall office attendance required 2 – 3 days per week. 1 x ongoing role A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities What’s the job? An exciting opportunity has arisen within NSW Fair Trading’s Disciplinary Action Unit for a Principal Disciplinary Officer. This role will suit a lawyer, senior policy officer or a person who has deep skills in statutory analysis and drafting. This position carries out processes and drafts documents to initiate and conclude disciplinary proceedings under legislation administered by NSW Fair Trading. Your responsibilities will include: Reviewing briefs of evidence, drafting Notices to Show Cause and related documentation. Reviewing Notice to Show Cause submissions and drafting Disciplinary Action Decisions. Providing instructions to legal officers and counsel in matters that are appealed to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (and other courts and tribunals) including reviewing section 58 documents, written submissions and other relevant evidence. Attending, and contributing to, internal working groups in relation to policy development and legislative changes that impact the operations of the Disciplinary Action Unit. Collating information for, and drafting contributions to, ministerial requests for information, house folder notes, briefing notes, media requests, among others. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including investigators, inspectors, legal officers, counsel and the executive. Supervising and managing a small team. To be successful in this role you will have: Legal qualifications or other relevant experience including the ability to understand legislation and apply it. An understanding of, or experience in, reviewing investigation reports and evidence. Excellent drafting skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of the principles of procedural fairness and natural justice. Experience in using Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe products. What we need from you To start your journey towards becoming our Principal Disciplinary Officer, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages). In your cover letter please share your skills and experience that make you an ideal candidate, and your reasons for applying for this position. Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $129,464 base plus superannuation Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Judy Torres via judy.torres@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Visit the 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: Friday, 1st May 2026 (at 9:59am) Careers at Department of Customer Service 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 The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact judy.torres@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process

Responsibilities

The Principal Disciplinary Officer initiates and concludes disciplinary proceedings by drafting legal documentation and reviewing evidence. The role also involves supervising a team and contributing to policy development and legislative changes within the unit.