Principal Legal Officer- Administrative Law

3 weeks ago

North Parramatta, Australia NSW Government -People Group Full time

**Principal Legal Officer - Administrative Law**
- **Ongoing full time employment opportunity and talent pool**:

- **Based in Parramatta CBD with hybrid and flexible work options, regional locations considered**:

- **Remuneration of $148,885 to $152,021 plus super & leave loading**

**About the Department of Education**

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

Explore the Department of Education website for more information.

**About the Legal Services Directorate**

Legal Services supports schools, and regional and state corporate offices to navigate the law to put students at the centre of decision-making.

Our high-performing legal team works collaboratively across the organisation, partnering to provide critical legal advice. We are a trusted and credible partner, delivering excellent service and promoting community confidence in public education. Our legal advice and expertise builds organisational capabilities so that every student, every teacher, every leader and every school can improve, every year.

Legal practice areas include commercial, property, contracts, liability, discrimination, privacy, employment, attendance, civil, criminal and administrative law, and general litigation.

**About the opportunity**

**About You**

You are a highly experienced solicitor who:

- **can manage yourself**, showing drive and motivation, with an ability to self-reflect and commit to learning
- **communicates effectively** and clearly, actively listening to others and responding with understanding and respect
- **works collaboratively** with others, valuing their contribution
- **delivers results**, through the efficient use of resources and a commitment to quality outcomes
- **can develop practical solutions** by analysing and considering the broader context
- **understands technology** and uses available technologies to maximise efficiencies and effectiveness
- **can manage and develop people**, motivate staff, and develop capability and potential in others
- **optimises business outcomes** by managing people and resources effectively, to achieve public value.

**Qualifications, experience and knowledge**

Your professional credentials, experience and expertise should include:

- Extensive experience as a solicitor advocate in relevant jurisdictions
- Demonstrated experience leading effective teams
- Substantial experience in related areas of practice
- knowledge and experience in the areas of law that impact the NSW Department of Education
- legal qualifications and a current unrestricted NSW legal practising certificate
- the ability to provide quality independent legal advice and manage legal risk
- complementary capabilities in statutory interpretation, legal research, legal drafting, prosecution and advocacy
- knowledge of and a commitment to the department’s Aboriginal education policies.

**Benefits**

With nearly 100,000 people working all over NSW, the Department of Education isn’t like any other workplace. You can customise your career track and experience benefits including:

- **the opportunity to make a real difference**, doing important work in a varied, rewarding career in which you can make the most of your legal expertise across a variety of disciplines
- **flexible working conditions**, with a 35-hour week and generous leave entitlements that give you unrivalled work-life balance
- **a dynamic workplace** in an organisation committed to diversity and inclusion
- **opportunities for advancement** beyond the initial job description, with scope to move sideways as well as up and receive the professional support you need to discover new talents and interests

**How to apply**

Please attach your resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) to introduce yourself and explain why you would be a great fit for this role.

**Closing date**:Sunday, 5 March 2023 at 11:59pm

**This is a child-related role. **As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information.
- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months._

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