Commissioner Support Officer

Department: SC LEC Registry & Judicial

Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Req ID: 83940

• Location: Sydney CBD
• Employment Type: Ongoing full-time (35 hrs. per week) – 3 roles available
• Salary: Clerk Grade 1/2, ($75,728 - $82,329) + super + leave loading

Your role

The Commissioner Support Officer provides administrative, clerical and secretarial support services to the Commissioners and Registrars of the Land and Environment Court and assists in the provision of the general administrative support services in the registry.

This role offers a unique opportunity to support judicial decision-making and gain exposure to court operations.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and format judgments, decisions, orders and correspondence, including proofreading for accuracy.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to Commissioners and Registrars, including document preparation and liaising with parties.
• Perform registry duties such as filing, data entry, responding to enquiries and assisting at the counter.
• Maintain accurate records using case management systems, including updating files and publishing judgments.
• Arrange payments and travel bookings for Commissioners and Registrars.
• Deliver high-quality client service when responding to enquiries from court users.
• Assist with court officer duties, including court mentions, short hearings and delivery of judgments.

What we’re looking for

• Fast and accurate typing skills (minimum 50 wpm) with strong attention to detail and proofreading ability.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience using computer systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a high-volume environment.

Download the role description.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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Court Overview

The Land and Environment Court of NSW is a specialist court for environmental and planning issues. It has both civil and criminal jurisdiction, established by the Land and Environment Court Act 1979. The Court includes 7 Judges and 10 Commissioners, plus Acting Commissioners.

Work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Ready to join us?

Click apply and attach:

• A cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability
• An up-to-date résumé (max 5 pages)

During the online application process, you will be asked to provide a response to the following targeted questions:

Question 1: This role involves managing a high volume of work with competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Please describe a time when you had to complete multiple tasks under tight deadlines. How did you organise your work, ensure accuracy, and manage any competing demands?

Question 2: This role requires accurate data entry and use of computer systems. Tell us about a time when you had to use a system or follow a process to complete work accurately. What steps did you take to ensure your work was correct?

Applications close

28th June 2026 at 11:59pm.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Liam Nicholas on (02) 9113 8200 or at ***email_hidden***

If you have any questions about the application process or would like to request a recruitment adjustment (for example submitting your application in a different format), please call Dean on 02 9765 3526 or email the recruiter

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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