Senior Legal Officer

24 hours ago


Parramatta Park, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $144,058 - $157,430
  • Full-time and ongoing employment opportunity in a vibrant and supportive team
  • Based in Parramatta CBD with flexible working arrangements available
  • Remuneration of $144,058 - $157,430 plus super & leave loading

About the Department of Education 

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

About the team

The School Infrastructure Legal Team (within the Commercial and School Infrastructure Legal Team) provides advice to schools and business units on a vast range of construction matters including drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of contracts and disputes . The team also draft agreements with other government agencies and various external providers to support priority projects, reform initiatives and collaborative programs that span the complete education life cycle (pre-school to vocational and higher education).

About the role

The Senior Legal Officer provides timely legal advice, briefings and correspondence on complex areas of construction law and ancillary legal matters and policy issues to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective legal services.

Key accountabilities for the role include:

  • managing complex, contentious or sensitive cases, disputes, reviews, research, and other legal and administrative activities
  • providing advice on new and emerging issues in the relevant area of the law and their longer-term implications
  • supervising, mentoring and developing staff, and managing staff performance
  • drafting and reviewing complex legal documents and provide input and oversight into management of disputes
  • contributing to the design and development of practice group strategy, plans and programs
  • supporting the collection and analysis of legal data to deliver reporting that informs and improves the department's operations

For further information please view the role description.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home arrangements.
  • 35 hour working week
  • Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
  • Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

Essential requirements of the role 

  • Legal qualifications and a current unrestricted NSW legal practising certificate (or eligibility for one).
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

 Key knowledge and experience 

  • Knowledge and experience in the relevant area/s of law impacting on the NSW Department of Education, with the ability to provide targeted and high-quality advice and casework services.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

How to apply 

Please attach your resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you would be a great fit for this role including areas of relevant experience.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application. If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

 All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'. 

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date: Thursday 16 October 2025 at 11:59pm.


For role enquiries please contact Simone Nokes, Deputy General Counsel at or on and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Alexis Katombe at


We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.


A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.



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