Solicitor - Legal Officer Grade IV at Department Of Family And Community Services nsw

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

146830.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statutory Interpretation, ICAC, SafeWork, Public Interest Disclosure, Privacy, GIPA, Regulatory Compliance, Civil Law, Anti-Discrimination Law, Commercial Law, Legal Strategy, Policy Development, Research, Negotiation, Confidentiality, Documentation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Expression of Interest Solicitor (Legal Officer Grade IV) Location: 180 Thomas Street, Sydney (with flexible working arrangements available). Employment Type: Temporary role until 30 June 2026, with possible extension. Grade/ Salary - Legal Officer – Grade 4, Base Salary ($144,058 – $146,830), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Your role Are you looking for a dynamic role that offers diverse responsibilities, fosters collaboration across multiple practice areas, and provides a unique opportunity to develop core government legal skills and expand your development—while being part of a fast-paced and supportive team environment? Our Special Projects team is looking for a versatile and motivated lawyer. Existing experience in a number of the following areas will be viewed favourably: statutory interpretation, ICAC, SafeWork, public interest disclosure, privacy and GIPA, or other regulatory compliance. This is not essential where you can demonstrate an ability to proactively and rapidly acquire the required knowledge. What you’ll do As part of the Special Projects team you will work closely with senior lawyers and a multi-disciplinary team, as well as autonomously, to guide legal strategy and policy; undertake administrative activities and research allocated within established standards, procedures, policies and delegations; assist with a wide range of civil, anti-discrimination and commercial related requests for advice, as well as with claims, disputes and agreements for CSNSW; work closely with DCJ to review, prepare and negotiate a wide range of agreements and advise on a diverse range of matters; coordinate sensitive legal communications with precision, ensuring confidentiality and high standards of accuracy across all documentation; support the progression of briefing notes and related materials; and provide complex advice on CSNSW operations, including on regulatory and strategic matters. The role offers a variety of work within a supportive and high achieving team environment. The role reports directly to the team’s Director, who is experienced and approachable. It will suit a passionate lawyer looking to learn and advance their career in the public service. What we’re looking for Legal Qualifications and eligibility to hold a practising certificate as a government legal practitioner issued by the NSW Law Society. Download the role description. How to apply Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 4 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role: Targeted Questions Describe a time when you had to manage competing priorities. How did you approach the situation and what was the outcome? Consider a time when you have had to work to a strict deadline on a complex task. How did you achieve this – what steps did you take? Applications close Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. Need Support? Role Enquiries: Kira Kless –Kira.Kless@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au Recruitment support or adjustments: Divya Soni | divya.soni@dcj.nsw.gov.au | 02 9765 1987 Other information This opportunity is only available to ongoing or temporary DCJ employees. Contractors are not eligible to apply. If you’ve got a question about the role or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact the hiring manager Kira Kless on Kira.Kless@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/ The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.

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Responsibilities

As part of the Special Projects team, you will guide legal strategy and policy while working closely with senior lawyers and a multi-disciplinary team. You will also assist with civil, anti-discrimination, and commercial-related requests for advice, claims, disputes, and agreements.