Recruitment Officer

2 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Clerk 3/4, $84, $92, super + entitlements
  • Temporary full-time opportunities until June 2026
  • Haymarket location with flexible/hybrid working available

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

As a Recruitment Officer, you will play a key role in supporting Legal Aid NSW's recruitment processes. You will provide expert advice and high-quality administrative support to ensure the delivery of efficient, effective, and compliant recruitment services. Working closely with Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition Business Partners you will help attract, assess, and onboard top talent, contributing to the ongoing success of Legal Aid NSW.

Responsibilities include:

  • Support end-to-end recruitment, from advertising roles to onboarding successful candidates.
  • Conduct phone screens, schedule interviews, and manage pre-employment checks to ensure a seamless candidate experience.
  • Maintain recruitment systems (Success Factors), trackers, and SharePoint folders with accuracy.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes and service standards.

About you

You are a proactive and organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With strong communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding recruitment experiences, you build positive relationships with stakeholders and candidates alike. You're comfortable using HR systems, quick to adapt to changing priorities, and always looking for ways to improve processes and support your team.

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.

For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at or

To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.

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
  • Find out more 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) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary 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 outline your experience in managing competing priorities and what makes you a good fit for the role.

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 David Baker, Manager Talent Acquisition at

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: Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 11.59pm



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