Business Operations Officer / Admin - NSW Building Commission
Clerk Grade: 5/6
Employment Type: Temporary – up to 31 March 2027
Location: Sydney (This role requires an in-office presence at Haymarket or Parramatta 3 days per week)
This role sits within the NSW Building Commission Division in the Building Operations team
About the team
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. Building Commission NSW is the industry regulator, collaborating 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 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.
An opportunity has arisen within Building Commission NSW, Office of the Executive Director & Assistant Building Commissioner for an experienced, Administrative Officer.
Reporting to the Executive Officer, the Administrative Officer will provide a broad range of administrative services, leveraging extensive business unit knowledge to support the unit's program of work and facilitate the delivery of business operations
Your day-to-day
Provide a range of administrative and support services to meet the business needs of the Building Operations unit including:
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managing shared mailbox and calendar
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scheduling a variety of branch-wide meetings
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intermediate proficiency using MS Office suite mainly, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams
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chairing branch-wide administrative monthly team meeting
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respond to and resolve complex enquiries and issues to ensure the provision of accurate information, and the timely and effective resolution of issues including:
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developing and analysing internal team surveys
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coordinate and manage records and databases, complying with administrative systems, processes and policies, to ensure that all information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible including managing uniform inventory branch-wide activity program
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develop, implement and monitor office systems, procedures and methods, adapting processes and techniques as required, to facilitate efficient team/unit operations in line with agency standards, policies and procedures including:
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management of Sharepoint sites and portals
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management of fleet booking system and reportinggather and collate information for, and prepare documentation and reports on business unit performance, as well as make recommendations to improve efficiency, cost management and service delivery including
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maintain and update administrative practices, systems and procedures to improve efficiency and service delivery outcomes.
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 $99938 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.
Closing Date: Friday, 26th June 2026 (09:59am)
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