Location:Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Req ID: 77085

• Clerk 9/10, $129,464.00 - $142,665.00 + super + entitlements
• 6-month full time temporary contract
• Location: Haymarket 2000, 5-minute walk from Central Station

ABOUT US

Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal, family and civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness.

DO YOU NEED HELP TO APPLY?

If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Craig Cole, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at craig.cole@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Early Career Programs Coordinator, you’ll play a strategic role in shaping Legal Aid NSW’s future workforce by delivering high-quality graduate, internship, and student programs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about talent development and stakeholder engagement.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement early career programs that align with Legal Aid NSW’s strategic Workforce Plan.
• Collaborate with universities, employment providers, and the Public Service Commission to attract and engage high-potential candidates.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition Business Partners to support recruitment campaigns, assessment processes, and hiring activities.
• Coordinate onboarding, rotations, and development activities, ensuring a positive and enriching experience for program participants.
• Lead program planning, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation, driving continuous improvement and long-term success.

This role is central to building a strong pipeline of future talent and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the careers of emerging legal professionals and the legal sector.

THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

You must:

• be willing to do a Criminal Record Check
• hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)