Solicitor in Charge - Grade VI - Ongoing - Moree

at  NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Location:Moree, NSW, AU, 2400

Req ID: 72093

• Ongoing Full-Time role (35 hours per week)
• Legal Officer Grade VI (between $161,034 - $164,426) plus super & annual leave loading
• Location – Moree
• Applications close 16 February 2025 at 11:59PM

ABOUT US

Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.

DO YOU NEED HELP TO APPLY?

It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

• If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager Donnella Ockerby on 02 9219 5972 or email: donnella.ockerby@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
• The Role Description sets out the responsibilities 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
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

ABOUT THE ROLE

Step into this dynamic leadership role, establishing and overseeing the daily operations of our new Moree Office. Your role will involve managing and guiding the team to deliver high-quality legal services, meeting our client needs with efficiency and effectiveness and working with our legal assistance partners in the region to improve access to justice.
Additionally, you will supervise and mentor both legal and non-legal staff, fostering their growth and ensuring they contribute to our shared goals. You’ll ensure optimal use of resources and the delivery of bespoke services that truly make a difference for our clients and the community.
Join us in this impactful role and be part of a team dedicated to delivering justice and supporting those who need it most.

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)
• hold a valid NSW Drivers Licence

It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

• If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager Donnella Ockerby on 02 9219 5972 or email: donnella.ockerby@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
• The Role Description sets out the responsibilities 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
• Working at Legal Aid NS