Job Description

• Sydney CBD
• Ongoing, full-time opportunity.
• Clerk Grade 3/4, salary ranging from $84,659 to $92,701pa. Plus, employer contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Your role

The Senior Commissioner Support Officer provides high-level administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the Senior Commissioner, and as required, to other Commissioners of the Land and Environment Court.

What you’ll do

• Provide audio typing and word processing support for judgments, decisions, orders, reports, conditions of consent, correspondence and conciliation conference reports, including proofreading to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Deliver high-level administrative and secretarial support, including preparing documents, ordering transcripts, developing presentations and liaising with parties on behalf of the Senior Commissioner.
• Maintain accurate data in the Court’s case management system, including updating file and exhibit movements, recording case outcomes, preparing judgment coversheets and publishing decisions.
• Manage and maintain records relating to post-judgment processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with requirements.
• Perform court officer duties for short matters, including court mentions, telephone mentions, delivery of reserved judgments and short directions hearings.
• Coordinate the Senior Commissioner’s diary, travel arrangements and assist with the preparation of presentations and briefing materials.
• Support the management of Commissioners and Acting Commissioners, including coordinating leave requests.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new Commissioner Support staff and prepare training materials for Commissioners and Acting Commissioners as required.

What we’re looking for

• High attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate legal documents and maintain reliable records.
• Strong organisational skills, including managing schedules, competing priorities and administrative tasks efficiently.
• Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a range of stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.

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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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Work that really matters

The Land and Environment Court of New South Wales is a specialist court with a wide jurisdiction, responsible for interpreting and enforcing environmental and planning laws across NSW. The Court forms part of the Courts and Tribunal Services Division within the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

The Court is a superior court of record established under the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 It hears matters across eight classes of proceedings, spanning both civil and criminal jurisdictions.

The Court is comprised of seven Judges, who hold the same status as Judges of the Supreme Court, along with ten Commissioners and a number of Acting Commissioners, all appointed in line with the requirements of the Act.

Working at DCJ provides a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the community. We partner with other agencies and organisations to improve outcomes for children, adults, families and communities across NSW. Our focus is on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage — it’s work that really matters.

Ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (max 5 pages).

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

• Outline your experience in conducting research in a professional environment. How do you ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of information, particularly when working with complex or detailed material?

• Describe a time when you were responsible for preparing or reviewing complex documents under time pressure. How did you ensure accuracy while managing competing priorities, and what was the outcome?

• Do you have previous experience working in a legal office or legal role? Please list the positions held.

Applications close 21 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 Cindy Leung on 02 9113 8200 or at lecregistrysupport@justice.nsw.gov.au

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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