Administration Officer, Community Legal Education Officer

Location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Req ID: 77576

• Competitive Salary $84,659 - $92,701pa (plus superannuation and leave loading)

• Ongoing Full Time (commencing February 2026)

• Location: Sydney CBD

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

This role provides assistance and support in the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of community legal education across the State.

About you

You're a reliable and enthusiastic administrator who enjoys making a positive impact. With strong communication skills and a passion for helping others, you thrive in both independent and team settings. You bring initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence. As the sole administrator in the Community Legal Education team, you're comfortable working autonomously while supporting colleagues and community partners. You're passionate about community legal education and take pride in contributing to programs that empower people with knowledge. You value collaboration, inclusion, and service, and bring a positive energy to everything you do.

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. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, experiencing issues accessing information on the application form and require this in an alternate format, or you'd like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at

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

• 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)

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 address the following target questions.

• Target Question 1: Outline how you prioritise your workload and ensure everything is completed accurately and on time.

• Target Question 2: How do you use your communication skills to build strong working relationships or contribute positively to a team culture.

You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question—for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.

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 Emma Langton-French, Solicitor In Charge on or email emma.langton-

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: Monday 29 September 2025 at 11.59pm