Dispute Officer
Clerk Grade: 5/6
Salary Range: $99,938 - $110,271 + superannuation
Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-time
Location: Darlinghurst, Sydney - hybrid position, with a requirement to attend the office six days per fortnight
The NSW Personal Injury Commission (Commission) is looking for a Dispute Officer to join our team in the Registry and Disputes Directorate.
About Us
The Personal Injury Commission (Commission) resolves disputes between people injured in motor accidents and workplaces in NSW, insurers, and employers.
The Commission is an independent statutory tribunal within the New South Wales justice system, committed to providing a transparent and independent dispute resolution service.
Resolving disputes justly and efficiently in the shortest time frame is a priority for the Commission. We work with all parties (injured persons, insurers, and employers, where relevant) to discuss ways of achieving this.
The Commission exercises functions in two divisions – the Motor Accidents Division and the Workers Compensation Division. You can read more about the PIC here.
As noted above, although the Commission is an independent Tribunal, the staff who work in the Tribunal are employed by Department of Customer Service.
Understand more about the Department of Customer Service – here.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing and managing a portfolio of disputes with well-defined pathways using a digital case management system.
- Provide a high level of quality support and customer service to ensure dispute applications are actioned timely and appropriately.
- Communicating with injured people, lawyers, insurers, and decision makers about the matters in your portfolio.
- Proactively managing your complex caseload to ensure cases are kept on track and on time.
- Applying the legislation, rules, and guidelines in all your cases.
- Participating in our program of continuous improvement and learning.
- Providing support and advice to Dispute Support Officers.
About you:
- A collaborator who thrives in a supportive team environment.
- Experienced in digital case management or customer management systems.
- A background in complex case management specialising with complaints, disputes or insurance or customer service.
- Can think outside the box to solve complex problems.
- Meticulous and process driven.
If you want to be part of this forward thinking, innovative team that thrive in challenging the status quo, we would love to hear from you!
To Apply
To start your journey towards becoming our Dispute Officer, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages). In your cover letter, please outline your relevant experience and how it aligns with the requirements of the role.
Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting at $99938 base plus superannuation
Click Here to access the Role Description.
For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Meg Rapley 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: Monday 18 August 2025 at 9:59am
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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We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact [email protected] or 02 9494 8351.
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