Team Leader

Team Leader
Complaints Building Commission NSW

Grade: Clerk grade 7/8
Location: Parramatta - Hybrid working modelwith office attendance required 2 days per week.
Term: Temporary Full-time- up until 30 June 2027

AboutBuilding Commission NSW

• Building Commission NSW is leading important work to lift standards across the building sector and support better outcomes for consumers industry and communities.
• We offer meaningful work a collaborative team environment and the opportunity to contribute to practical improvements that make a real difference across NSW.
  
• If you enjoy solving problems working with people and applying sound judgement in a fast-paced regulatory environment this is a great opportunity to build your career.

About theComplaints team and Role
The Complaints team supportsconsumers and businesses across NSW by responding to enquiriescomplaints and dispute resolution mattersincluding complex and escalated issues. The team helps customers understandtheir rights and responsibilities and works towards practicaloutcomes in line with relevant legislation.

We are lookingfor an experienced Team Leader to lead a frontline team coordinate daily worksupport staff capability and help deliver timely accurate and customer-focusedservices.

This is agreat opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people solving problemsimproving processes and supporting a team through change in a busy frontlineenvironment.

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Lead coach and support staff to deliver quality service and meet agreed standards.
  
• Manage complex and escalated enquiries complaints and related tasks in line with legislation policies and procedures.
  
• Allocate and coordinate work monitor volumes and identify emerging issues that may affect service delivery.
  
• Use information data and specialised knowledge to support sound decisions accurate records and appropriate customer outcomes.
  
• Provide constructive feedback guidance and support to build team capability and improve performance.
  
• Contribute to process improvements projects and change activities that improve efficiency service standards and the customer experience.
  
• Arrange regular scheduled check ins with staff

Key requirements:

• Experience leading coaching or supporting staff in a high-volume customer service complaints regulatory or compliance environment.
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities allocate work and keep services on track in a busy frontline environment.
  
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills including the ability to assess information identify risks and recommend practical solutions.
  
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation policy and procedures to support fair consistent and accountable outcomes.
  
• Confidence handling complex sensitive or escalated matters and providing clear guidance to staff and stakeholders.
  
• A strong customer focus with a commitment to quality service resilience and continuous improvement.
  
• Experience using systems such as CAS Tableau and GLS is highly desirable.
  
• Knowledge of legislation administered by Building Commission NSW is highly regarded but not essential.

Howto apply

• Submit an up-to-date CV (maximum 5 pages) and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
  
• Combine your CV and cover letter into a single document when submitting your application
  
• Ensure your application clearly outlines how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role

For anyrecruitment related queries please contact Talent Advisor Afrah

Salary Grade 0708 with the base salary for this role starting at 116981 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Afrah Ahmed Saied via

Visit the Capability Application Toolto 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 17th August 2026 (09:59am)

Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service digital transformation and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

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Required Experience:

Manager