Senior Legal Officers

Vor 3 Tagen

Sydney, Österreich NSW Government Vollzeit

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

  • Opportunities across litigation and planning/commercial
  • Temporary opportunities until June, September and October 2025
  • Sydney location or other locations by negotiation
  • Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129331 to 138 427 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support . We offer flexibility in work arrangements , diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Our in-house legal teams are currently seeking mid or senior level lawyers eager to apply and enhance their expertise and experience whilst working on some of the largest projects, litigation and legislation in the State within the Litigation Team and the Infrastructure, Government and Public Land Team.

As an experienced professional, you will also support the Principal Legal Officers and Directors to drive the vision and direction of the teams by motivating, mentoring and, supervising junior members to deliver on initiatives and goals whilst striving to create an inclusive, responsive and effective environment. You will be joining high performing, collaborative teams offering diversity of work and a great team culture.

We have opportunities across a variety including planning, commercial, administrative, and construction law with our work impacting millions of people.

For more information read the full Role Descriptions:

Senior Legal Officer - IGPL

Senior Legal Officer - Litigation

What you will bring to the role

Prior expertise and experience in either advisory/transactional or litigation across one or more of the following areas:

  • Planning
  • Commercial/Procurement
  • Administrative
  • Provision of Infrastructure

In addition you will have

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to prepare and deliver clear, authoritative, and practical advice
  • Proven dispute resolution and negotiation skills and abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
  • Solid time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
  • Resilience to persevere through obstacles and maintain productivity during challenging times.
  • Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy-in.
  • Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions.
  • Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high-volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.

What is an essential requirement:

It is an essential requirement that you have been admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW and hold, or be eligible to hold, a NSW Practicing Certificate.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively; and deliver affordable and diverse housing.

We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and building the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter.

Applications close Thursday 11th July at 11:55PM . Contact Adam Hutchings, a/ Director Litigation and disputes or Rupert Su, a/Director Infrastructure, Government and Public Land, for further details.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.

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