People And Culture Partner

People & Culture Partner Be a trusted partner, driving impactful people and workforce strategies Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for continuous learning Temporary until October with flexible work arrangements available Salary Classification : Clerk Grade 9 / 10 Employment Status : Temporary full time, 35 hours per week, until October Salary : $129,464 - $142,665 p.a. (excluding employer's contribution to superannuation and annualised leave loading.) Location : Our primary place of work is the CSO Office located at Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Please note we will be relocating to an exciting new premises located at Parkline Place, 252 Pitt Street, Sydney in July About the Role The Crown Solicitor’s Office (CSO) is recruiting for a passionate and strategic People & Culture Partner to join the People & Culture team to help drive transformation, performance, and engagement across the Office. In this influential role, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders to deliver high‑impact people solutions across the entire employee lifecycle. You will also support workforce planning activities, including resourcing, workforce insights and capability uplift. You’ll take a lead on various initiatives that not only align with CSO’s strategic direction but also elevate the employee experience. As a trusted partner, you’ll navigate complex employee relations matters, champion capability development, and embed a culture of inclusion, excellence, and continuous improvement. Your expertise will help shape a resilient, future‑ready workforce that supports the delivery of high‑quality legal services to NSW Government and its agencies. We are looking for our next colleague to join our team from 24 November If you’re interested in this opportunity we’d love to hear from you. For more information about this role, please click here. About you. Our ideal candidate You are a strategic HR partner with demonstrated experience collaborating with leaders to deliver effective workforce and organisational solutions. You have experience working in a legal or professional services environment, with the capability to support high‑performing teams and manage sensitive employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism. You possess excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and drive positive outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups. You foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture, valuing diverse perspectives and creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and contribute meaningfully. You are collaborative and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment. How to Apply For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include an updated resume (max 5 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) outlining your interest and suitability for the role. The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist the assessing panel in determining your suitability for the role. You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact Margaret Ters, Talent Acquisition Partner on or email to further discuss. A recruitment pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for the same or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months. Closing date : Monday, 27 October (AEST 7 : 59PM) Recruitment enquiries Please email Jane Francis, Director People & Culture via email Why work for the CSO? The CSO provides high‑quality and cost‑effective legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a trusted legal advisor to the NSW Government, our principal role is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner. We act with integrity and professional independence, guided by the government sector’s core values. We are focussed on providing excellent client service and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment. For more information about the CSO, go to our website here and follow us on LinkedIn. Why us We have a strong flexible working culture designed to support employees balance all stages of their working life We are invested in capability development through learning and development, networking and on the job experiences We proactively support your health and wellbeing through tailored programs, an employee assistance program and coaching services We provide access to the Fitness Passport program – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families We have employee lead networks who actively support inclusion, collaboration and wellbeing We want to learn from you and your experiences Our commitment to diversity At the CSO, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our diverse community. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans and other diverse communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr