Lawyer, Planning

11 hours ago

Mascot NSW, Australia Transport for NSW Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year
Lawyer, Planning & Environment (Temporary Opportunity - Up to 18 months)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Policy

Job location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 102799

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $ $

You're agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You've been looking for an opportunity to influence policies, initiatives, and projects that can improve the lives of millions of people.

In this role, you'll:

Work as part of a dedicated and high performing team of Lawyers including Directors, Senior Lawyers and peers delivering quality legal services to support the diverse functions of Transport for NSW and other agencies within the transport portfolio.

With a focus on planning, environment, and land acquisition, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal advice, draft legal documents, and coordinate external legal representation in court proceedings, to ensure optimal outcomes across the Transport cluster.

Work with an established triage system, no two days will be the same

You will work from the Elizabeth Street office 50% of the time – including Mondays and Fridays - with the option to work from another TfNSW office of your choosing on other days if you wish.

This opportunity is offered as an initial 18-month contract.

We see this role as your opportunity to work in a specialist team to develop your skills in the Land, Planning and environment sector.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You will hold a practising certificate issued by the Law Society of NSW.

You have 2+ years' experience as a solicitor in a private firm, in house, or Government legal team (well regarded)

You have experience in planning, environment, native title and/or land acquisition law, including litigation experience (preferred).

You're recognised as someone who has strong communication, legal research, drafting, problem solving and negotiating skills and can use your interpersonal skills to manage a variety of stakeholders.

You will have the ability to prioritise your work under pressure

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm 18th November 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact RICHARD..NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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