Senior Disciplinary Officer – NSW Fair Trading
Grade: Clerk Grade 7/8
Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time
Salary: $116,981 - $129,492 per annum plus Superannuation
Location: Parramatta/Gosford (please note attendance is required in Parramatta once per week for a full team landing day). Other locations may be considered.
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1 x ongoing, Full-time role
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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 Senior Disciplinary Officer. This role will suit a lawyer or policy officer with practical experience or a person who has deep skills in statutory analysis and drafting. This position carries out processes to initiate and conclude disciplinary proceedings under the legislation administered by NSW Fair Trading.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Reviewing briefs of evidence and submissions to make recommendations for disciplinary action
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Preparing Notices to Show Cause and Notices of Decision about whether to take disciplinary action
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Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including investigators, inspectors, legal officers, counsel and the executive
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Maintaining statistical data, records and outcomes and providing timely and accurate reporting of disciplinary action undertaken
To be successful in this role you will have:
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Legal qualifications or other relevant experience including the ability to understand legislation and apply it
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An understanding of or experience in reviewing investigation reports and evidence
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Excellent legal drafting skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Knowledge of the principles of procedural fairness and natural justice
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Experience in using Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe products
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Judy Torres at
[email protected].
Closing date: Thursday, 30th July 2026 (at 9:59am)
Your application should include a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) and an up to date resume (maximum 5 pages).
Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $116981 base plus superannuation
For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Judy Torres via
[email protected].
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.
A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.
Closing Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026 (at 9:59am)
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