Principal Solicitor - LO 6 - Homes NSW Legal - DCJ

Principal Solicitor

Homes NSW Legal

 Department of Communities and Justice

• Temporary Opportunity (35 hrs. per week), initial term to 30 June 2027
• Location: Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary – Legal Officer – Grade 6, Base Salary ($161,034 – $ $164,426), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Who we are

The Homes NSW Legal team is part of Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Legal Team. We work in partnership with Homes NSW to provide safe and secure homes for those in need in NSW. We work predominantly on large-scale property development and construction projects for new residential housing and urban renewals, with a focus on delivering new social & affordable housing in vibrant communities.

Your role

The Homes NSW legal team is currently recruiting a Principal Solicitor on a temporary, full-time basis.  Initial contract term is to 30 June 2027, with scope for extension and/or ongoing appointment. As a Principal Solicitor, you will be a key leader of the team driving program outcomes, realising project milestones and fostering team growth. You will have a first-hand role in legacy projects such as the urban renewals at Waterloo and Midtown Macquarie Park, deliver on Premier’s Priorities and implement Ministerial policies.

It is a fabulous time to join our team given our central role in implementing the Building Homes for NSW Program – the NSW Government’s $6.6 billion investment in social and affordable housing.

What you’ll do

The Principal Solicitor will take ownership of development and construction matters, providing strategic and commercial legal advice to Homes NSW across both areas of law. You will be part of a small and dynamic legal team with scope to influence the team’s culture and development. You will be exposed to a wide range of complex and unique issues relating to project delivery agreements, building contracts, project finance, securities and leasing arrangements with community housing providers.

You'll work as part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the amazing projects we deliver. You'll find a fast-paced, collegiate environment where everyone is always happy to help and working together towards the same goal. The role will be split between office and hybrid flexible working arrangements.

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong property and commercial law background, have a pragmatic approach to issues, be solutions-focussed and be comfortable advising on commercial structures, risk allocation and management, property development, construction leasing and market processes. Direct experience in projects (including Project Delivery Agreements and Building Contracts) is highly desirable.

You will have exceptional stakeholder management skills and be confident advising a diverse stakeholder group at all levels. You will have experience in providing legal support for complex, high value property transactions (preferably residential developments) with a proven track record of success.

You will be a highly experienced senior lawyer and have demonstrated expertise and experience in providing comprehensive legal advice with a strong emphasis on commerciality. Communication skills are your strength, as are your stakeholder management skills to engage confidently with and build strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to join a dedicated and highly regarded team and be a key contributor in supporting the delivery of outcomes for the people of NSW.

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Note that the role description sets out the general responsibilities of a Legal Officer Grade 6 in the Department of Communities and Justice. The specific requirements, responsibilities and opportunities of this Principal Solicitor role are described in this advertisement.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close: Sunday 13 July 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Melissa Everitt on 0413 123 904 or at melissa.everitt@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying 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 call Lois Jebin at lois.jebin@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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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.

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