Principal Legal Officer, Property

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the States environment and heritage.

• Lead a team of property lawyers on interesting and significant projects for the Department
• Ongoing and Temporary full-time opportunity 35 hrs per week (part-time considered)
• Based in Parramatta(flexible hybrid working supported;other office locationconsideredsubject to availability)
• Salary relative to experience ranging from $155764 to $181393 superannuationand annual leave loading

Opportunity for 2 experienced Principal Legal Officers to join the Commercial and Property Law team at the Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).

About the role

The role involves providing specialist Property Law advice to the Department and its portfolio client groups for these Principal Legal Officer roles include:

• National Parks and Wildlife Service;
• Water Group Infrastructure Development and Delivery; and
• Energy Climate Change and Sustainability.

Delivering expert and timely legal advice to Ministers senior executives and staff you will manage major projects and stakeholder relationships to ensure outcomes align with NSW Government goals. You will collaborate with State agencies and local governments to support reform projects while drafting reviewing and finalising legal documents for leases licences contracts for sale infrastructure development commercial contracts and more. You will conduct thorough research provide recommendations and develop solutions for complex legal matters. Additionally you will lead training sessions and create materials to share specialist knowledge and skills within the Department.

About You

You are a passionate lawyer with expertise and experience in Property Law. You also have:

• Experience providing high-standard advisory and legislative services independently managing legal risks in complex and sensitive property matters.
• Expertise in delivering solution-focused legal services and advice within tight timeframes balancing competing stakeholder priorities while meeting statutory and legal obligations.
• Proficiency in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of various legal matters quickly understanding issues and providing timely consistent advice and solutions in line with applicable legislation policies and procedures.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a small team of lawyers in their development whilst meeting client expectations in the delivery of legal services.

Essential Requirements

• Admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW and hold or be eligible to hold an unrestricted NSW Practicing Certificate

For more information read the full Role Description:Principal Legal Officer

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water

DCCEEW conserves and protects the States natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume (max 3 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close on Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Lauren Bathur Director Commercial Government & Property via

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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