Executive Director NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal & Principal Registrar

Company description:

The Department of Communities and Justice carries an important purpose across many areas of its work, particularly when it comes to improving outcomes for children and young people, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people experiencing domestic and family violence, victims of sexual assault, juvenile offenders, people at high risk of reoffending people experiencing homelessness and supporting the operations of courts and tribunals.

Job description:

Executive Director, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Principal Registrar

Department of Communities and Justice is looking for an innovative, strategic and experienced leader that is passionate about delivering court and tribunal services

• NSW Public Service Senior Executive Band 2
• Total Remuneration Payable from $285,625 to $321,070
• Location: Sydney offering some flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing Opportunity

About Department of Communities and Justice

The Department of Communities and Justice carries an important purpose across many areas of its work, particularly when it comes to improving outcomes for children and young people, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people experiencing domestic and family violence, victims of sexual assault, juvenile offenders, people at high risk of reoffending people experiencing homelessness and supporting the operations of courts and tribunals.

About the Executive Director (Principal Registrar), NCAT

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) decides a range of civil and administrative cases in New South Wales.

The types of cases dealt with by NCAT are broad and diverse. These range from tenancy issues and building works, to decisions on guardianship and administrative review of government decisions.

The Executive Director (Principal Registrar) NCAT provides leadership and direction to deliver NCAT services. The role has statutory functions under the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act, 2013 .

The Executive Director (Principal Registrar) NCAT is responsible for.

• Assisting the President in implementing and maintaining the strategic direction of the Tribunal.\
• Leading and championing the implementation of service delivery priorities, strategies and programs to meet the diverse needs of key stakeholders and communities.
• Driving digital transformation to improve client service delivery and member experience.
• Directing and developing effective, ethical and cohesive teams
• Managing the budget within approved financial parameters.
• Efficiently allocating resources to ensure quality, timely and appropriate services are provided to stakeholders in line with the department's goals and objectives.

For more details regarding this role, please click HERE to view the role description.

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 Peoples, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+ and other diversity groups.

Essential Employment Screening Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications in law or equivalent extensive experience

Ability to oversee the development, implementation and delivery of major digital reform to maximise overall transformation outcomes within desired timeframes

It is an essential requirement of the role that successful applicants are fully vaccinated and able to provide acceptable proof of vaccination status.

As part of Pre-Employment screening checks, evidence of vaccination is required.

Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status can include:

• a vaccination certificate or other evidence from a vaccine provider
• an immunisation history statement which can be accessed from Medicare online or the Express Plus Medicare mobile app
• a statement of vaccination history which can be requested from the Australian Immunisation Register
• a record from a health practitioner, which includes a medical certificate.

If you need to seek an exemption for a medical contraindication, please complete a COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Contraindication. Click HERE to access the form.

Applying for the role

• Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role
• Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum of 5 pages)
• Please note the maximum salary range published is not negotiable.

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

Closing date: Monday 8 August 2022 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Contact Details:

• If your enquiry is with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Marijana Puric on marijana.puric@justice.nsw.gov.au
• If your enquiry is with regards to the role, please contact Belinda Brown on Belinda.brown@justice.nsw.gov.au

Thank you for your interest in the Executive Director, NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Principal Registrar role