Senior Project Officer

Senior Project Officer (Financial Admin)

Clerk Grade 9/10

• Salary range - $129,464 - $142,665 plus super & annual leave loading

• Temporary – Full Time

• Location – Central Sydney

About us

Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal, family and civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness.

About the role

The role provides a range of project and financial administration services to support best practice program management and ensure the objectives of the CLCP and National Access to Justice Partnership are met. The role assists the Manager, CLCP Unit to meet internal and external reporting requirements and program obligations. The role also provides advice and support to a range of internal and external stakeholders, including liaising with CLC service providers as needed.

About you

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in managing complex financial processes and driving projects that make a real impact. In this role, you'll take ownership of program-level financial management for CLCP funding, overseeing budgets, forecasts, and expenditure to ensure accuracy and compliance. You'll work closely with service providers and stakeholders, providing clear advice and timely communication on agreements, requirements, and accounting standards.

If you enjoy analysing data, preparing insightful reports, and delivering practical solutions, this is your opportunity to combine financial expertise with project leadership to support community legal services across NSW.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW

We are committed to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.

We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities.

For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at or

To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.

• We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life

• Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW

The essential requirements for this role

You must:

• be willing to do a Criminal Record Check

• hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)

• have relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience

How to apply

You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting.

Your application must include:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages)

• cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the below 2 targeted questions.

Targeted Question 1: How have you used financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making and improve project outcomes?

Targeted Question 2:Provide an example of a project you managed from initiation to completion. How did you ensure timely delivery, manage risks, and engage stakeholders effectively?

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

Do you need help to apply?

If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Lila Sullivan, Manager CLC Program at

If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.

The Role Description sets out the responsibilities and Focus Capabilities of the role.

The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.

Applying for a role is a great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application.

Closing Date: 4th of December at 11.59pm

Do you need help to apply?

It's important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

• If you have questions about the role, you can contact on or email:
• If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
• The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW