Associate Mediation Officer - Small Business Commission
Grade: Clerk Grade 5/6
Duration: Ongoing/permanent role
Location: Parramatta, Sydney, Gosford and Newcastle - required office attendance (Hybrid)
About the Opportunity
Join a highly collaborative, passionate, and supportive team.
Opportunity to join the Mediation Team within the NSW Small Business Commission to support the delivery of alternative dispute resolution services to business customers and property professionals. This position will support and empower customers with competing interests to resolve issues and disputes utilising nationally accredited frameworks and standards of principled negotiation to ensure achievement of service delivery outcomes
Flexibility – we support your work-life balance.
Our team typically works from 8:00 AM to 4.00 PM, but we're happy to work with you to find a schedule that suits everyone.
Career Development bring your can-do attitude, and we’ll provide the training and support you need to become a nationally accredited mediator.
Autonomy – you will develop the skills to work independently within practice standards, with the support of your team to help you reach your full potential. The Team you will be joining focus on general civil matters.
About the Team
The Mediation Services team is responsible for providing mediation using the National Mediator Accreditation System standards for retail and commercial lease disputes, and other business-to-business civil matters. The team contributes to the efficient delivery of civil justice in NSW to businesses and their stakeholders to support a better business environment.
About Us
The NSW Small Business Commission is an independent statutory office of the NSW Government and includes a neutral and impartial dispute resolution service.
We also provide strategic advice and advocacy to small businesses across NSW. Our role includes:
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encouraging government agencies and larger businesses to enter productive working relationships with small businesses
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facilitating and encouraging the fair treatment of small businesses
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promoting a better operating environment in which small businesses can flourish.
Your responsibilities will include -
Help customers with competing interests make their best possible decisions and pursue their best possible commercial outcomes
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Independently manage your own portfolio of matters and accountsScheduling mediation sessions at a time and place that works for the parties and the appointed mediator
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Assist parties to explore their common interests and determine goals
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Promote best practice dispute resolution methods
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Support open communication, improved understanding, and options for compromise
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Maintain neutrality whilst showing empathy to parties with competing interests
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Support continuous improvement and a culture of collaboration
About you
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You have demonstrated experience working with people in dispute, conflict, or crisis.
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You demonstrate confidence with verbal and written customer communication.
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Successful candidates are likely to have experience in litigation, financial complaints, business support services or alternative dispute resolution processes.
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You are enthusiastic about continuous improvement and innovation.
How to apply
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Submit an up-to-date CV (maximum 5 pages) and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
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Combine your CV and cover letter into a single document when submitting your application
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Ensure your application clearly outlines how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role
For any recruitment related queries please contact Talent Advisor, Afrah via
[email protected]Salary Grade 05/06, with the base salary for this role starting at $102936 base plus superannuation
For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Afrah Saied 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: Monday, 10th August 2026 (09:59am)
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