Solicitor in Charge Albury at Department Of Family And Community Services nsw

Jindera, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

169359.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Management, Legal Practice, Stakeholder Engagement, Client Service, Mentoring, Strategic Planning, Team Collaboration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Solicitor in Charge - Albury – LO VI Salary range $165,865.00 - $169,359.00 (plus superannuation and annual leave loading Additional Leave Ongoing Full-Time role Albury Location Supportive environment from other regional SICs and support and mentorship from Associate Directors 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. About the role Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Regional Office to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources and delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of clients and the community. Develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the private profession, legal assistance providers and the courts. Conduct a legal practice as other priorities permit. The Albury office of Legal Aid is located in downtown Albury. The office is a busy mixed practice including specialist services who provide legal services to vulnerable people in Albury and surrounding towns. Albury is a thriving regional centre sitting on the northern bank of the Murray River. Albury is an agricultural and transport hub with an abundance of parklands including its botanic gardens and recreational facilities along the meandering course of the Murray River. If you are looking for a tree change, Albury may be the change you are looking for! About you You are an experienced lawyer with proven leadership and management skills, confident in balancing a busy legal practice with office supervision and strategic planning. You bring expertise in handling complex legal matters and demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality client service. Your ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders sets you apart. Management experience is essential, and you have a track record of mentoring and developing staff, driving service improvements, and fostering a collaborative team environment. You thrive in dynamic settings and are motivated to lead with integrity and vision. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW! We are committed to diversity and inclusion We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard. We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. Other benefits of working with us You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities. We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW  The essential requirements for this role You must: be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies) Current driver’s licence Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement How to apply You MUST submit your application online. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted. Your application must include: your resume (no more than 5 pages) cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please address the below two targeted questions: Targeted Question 1: How would you lead and manage a remote, multi-practice office to ensure team wellbeing and optimize resources for delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of clients in Albury? Targeted Question 2: How would you build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the private profession, legal assistance providers, and the courts within the community of Albury? We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months in Albury. Do you need help to apply? If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Steven Wright - Associate Director Crime West/South on steven.wright@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. The Role Description sets out the responsibilities and Focus Capabilities of the role. The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. Applying for a role is a great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application. Closing Date: Sunday 15/02/2026 at 11.59pm

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of the Regional Office to ensure efficient resource use and high-quality service delivery. Develop key relationships with stakeholders and conduct legal practice as priorities permit.