Senior Lawyer

Senior Lawyer - at the Information and
Privacy Commission NSW (IPC)

Clerk Grade: 9/10

Annual Salary Range: $129,464 - $142,665 + superannuation

Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-time

Location: McKell Building - Haymarket

About this role

We are looking for a Senior
Lawyer to join our small and dynamic team. As a Senior Lawyer you will provide
legal advice and legislative subject matter expertise to support the
Information Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner in the exercise of their
statutory functions. You will also represent the Commissioners, primarily at
the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). The Commissioners are
responsible for overseeing the privacy and information access rights enshrined
in the:

•  Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998
•  Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002
•  Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
•  Government Information (Information Commissioner) Act 2009

Reporting to the Director,
Regulatory Advice & General Counsel, you will be at the forefront of giving
effect to the IPC's vision that privacy and access to government information
rights are valued and protected in NSW.

Your key accountabilities include:

• Provide clear, concise legal advice and legal representation across the range of legislation administered by the IPC
• Draft documents including advice, submissions, briefing notes and correspondence
• Undertake litigation, including providing representation at courts and tribunals
• Identify and report on emerging and significant legal issues that may impact the IPC
• Develop and provide guidance or training material to educate and build legal awareness among internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About you

We are looking
for a capable and dedicated professional to join a fast–paced environment. You
will be comfortable in managing competing priorities, interpreting and applying
legislation and working with multiple stakeholders to ensure the delivery of
quality outcomes within tight timeframes.

The successful
applicant will enjoy diverse and challenging work in a collaborative team
environment. 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and be admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW
• A current practising certificate, or be eligible to hold one
• An interest in privacy and/or access to government information issues
• Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience providing high quality legal advice on complex matters
• The ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to both legal and non-legal audiences
• A willingness to develop or acquire advocacy skills
• The ability to collaborate as part of team of legal and non-legal professionals
• A commitment to acting in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct

How to apply for the role at the IPC

Your application must include
a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, and an up-to-date resume of no more
than five pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to
this role. 

A talent pool may be created
for future ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18
months.

Applicants invited for
interview will be required to complete additional assessments.  

Please ensure you respond to
all the selection criteria in your application.

About us

The IPC is an independent integrity
agency that supports the Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner to oversee
the operation of privacy and information access laws in NSW.  Our vision is to promote transparency and
accountability through better access to information, balanced with a commitment
to privacy rights for the people of NSW.

To learn more about the IPC, look at our website  

Working at the IPC

The IPC is a great place to
work Our values of accountability, trust, service and integrity drive our
initiatives and culture.  We support
innovative programs in areas as broad as digital government, consumer
protection and major public works.  We
are an inclusive organisation that celebrates diversity and flexible work
practices and believe our people are our greatest asset.

The IPC is proud to be an EEO
Employer who are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of
all identities making us different and a true reflection of our NSW
customers.  As an inclusive workplace, we
support various employee resource groups, practice flexible work and workplace
adjustment.  If you do require an
adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application
form. 

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting
at $129,464 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description.

For enquiries relating to recruitment please
contact Meg Rapley via

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Closing Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 9:59am

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