Graduate Research Officer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Careers at Council Full time

Sydney, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

  • Full-time, permanent opportunity
  • Professional, friendly, and dynamic work environment
  • Excellent employee benefits

The Graduate Research Officer (Legal) role offers an exciting opportunity to undertake research and provide advice on a broad range of issues, case law and legislation affecting local government.

About LGNSW

Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is the peak body for councils and related organisations in NSW. LGNSW advocates on behalf of its members and their communities on policy to decision makers at state and federal levels. We also provide a comprehensive range of services including workplace relations representation, management services, training, and legal support.

About The Role

Reporting to the Legal Officer, the Graduate Research Officer (Legal) plays an important role in supporting the Legal Officer and Director Workforce & Legal in providing advice to LGNSW and its members on a broad range of legal issues, case law and legislation affecting local government, including the Local Government Act and Regulations, Planning and Environment Law, Property Law, Contract Law, Code of Conduct issues and complaints, Council meetings and procedures, and privacy and access to information.

What We Offer

LGNSW offers a competitive remuneration package, professional development opportunities, a positive and supportive work culture, and the opportunity to contribute to local government and the communities that local government represents.

We Also Offer
  • A hybrid way of working – enabling employees to blend their work between the office and home.
  • Monthly RDOs and two extra days health and wellbeing leave per year - supporting our employees to live a happier, healthier, and well-balanced life.
  • Salary-sacrificing options - enabling our employees to reduce their taxable income.
  • Extra insurance - offering eligible employees extra insurance coverage including Death, TPD, and Income Protection Insurance.
  • No billable hours.

About You

You will possess or be working towards the attainment of tertiary qualifications in law, hold or be eligible to hold a practising certificate as a Solicitor within 6 months of commencement, and be looking to apply your legal knowledge and skill in a customer focused role.

Essential Requirements
  • You will possess or be working towards the attainment of tertiary qualifications in law
  • Hold or be eligible to hold a practising certificate as a Solicitor within 6 months of commencement
  • Experience in interpreting legislation and case law
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated research skills, including online research
  • General knowledge of issues impacting on NSW local government
  • Knowledge of office-based computer packages
  • Class C drivers' licence and flexibility to travel

Join our team

To apply, please review the Position Description then follow the 'Apply Now' link below. You will be asked to create an account before submitting your application, which must include a CV, cover letter, and a response to the selection criteria. All applications must be submitted via the online portal.

For further information, please contact Adam Dansie (Director Workforce and Legal) on 0418 168 538 or adam.dansie@lgnsw.org.au.

Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 8 September 2025

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and members we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, marital and family status or disability.

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