Lawyer, Employment, Safety
3 hours ago
You crave exposure to diverse responsibilities and meaningful work.
You have strong analytical and communication skills, expertise in evidence gathering, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution, and the ability to interpret policies and functions to provide high-quality support and advice.
In this role, you'll:
Work as part of a team delivering expert legal services in safety and liability matters for Transport for NSW, including managing complex litigation and contentious legal matters, debt recovery and coronial inquests.
This role will see you provide legal advice and representation in relation to public liability issues, recoveries and inquests. You'll work closely with external insurers and legal providers and attend court or NCAT appearances on behalf of the agency. This role offers opportunities to develop skills in delivering strategic advice, formulating defence strategies, advocacy and influencing risk management practices in a high-profile public sector environment.
You will play a key role in the resolution of liability claims and litigation in a challenging, high-volume environment, navigating complex stakeholder relationships and ensuring compliance with statutory and policy obligations.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
Your strong legal acumen, analytical skills, and stakeholder management experience, and litigation background will assist you to thrive in the role. You're recognised as a proactive legal professional, skilled at drafting and negotiating, and experienced in managing external counsel, handling insurance matters, and delivering practical solutions under pressure. You will ideally have at least 2 years post-qualified experience in public liability, with exposure to debt recovery and working with insurers. Additionally, you will have sound statutory interpretation and analytical skills, be proactive and able to effectively manage your workflow, have experience providing high quality written and verbal legal advice, and display proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. To apply for this role please include a cover letter and current resume.
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.
Regional candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a Hybrid+ role designed for people living in NSW's regions or further away from the role's listed home base. It combines virtual work with in-person days at your team's home base.
What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now
Applications close: 11:59 pm Wednesday 26th November 2025.
For more information about this role, please contact JAMIE..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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