Legal Officer - NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Location – Sydney CBD

Ongoing full time

Salary ranging from $77,012 to $130,542pa.

Your role

To support the work of the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal Guardianship Division through legal research and analysis of proposed changes to the law in relation to disability, aging and guardianship.

The Guardianship Division determines applications about adults who are said to be incapable of making decisions about their personal and/or financial affairs.

You will work closely with the Deputy President of the Guardianship Division, have excellent legal research skills, an ability to edit legal documents, and a genuine interest in law reform.

What we’re looking for

Effective communication and analytical skills are essential in this role as you will be required to analyse factual and legal complex matters to provide accurate advice and convey complex concepts of law, policy, and practice.

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Legal Qualifications

• Admission or eligibility for admission to the legal profession under the Legal Profession Uniform Law

Download the Legal Officer Role Description

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

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.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role.  During the online application process, you will be asked to provide a response to the following pre-screening questions:

Question 1 - Provide an example which best demonstrates your ability to effectively communicate complex concepts. What skills and experience were you able to use?

Question 2 - With reference to the most significant legal research task you have undertaken, describe your approach to the task and explain what you achieved.

Applications close 5th March 2025 at 11:59pm

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jane Pritchard on 02 9556 7601 or at jane.pritchard@ncat.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, please call Dean on 02 9765 3526 or email the recruiter

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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