Director Government Law
Director Government Law
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$ 225740 - 249843
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Ongoing full-time role strategic leadership with impact
- Parramatta location with flexible working supported
- TRP from $225740 - $249843 including superannuation commensurate with experience
Lead a high-performing legal team at the heart of government operations advising on complex legal and regulatory matters that shape public policy governance and service delivery across NSW. Your work will directly influence decisions at the highest levels including Ministers the Secretary and the Executive Leadership Team.
The Director Government Law role is a prime opportunity for ambitious legal executives seeking to gain experience to step into a General Counsel position. Youll work closely with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel gaining exposure to whole-of-department legal strategy executive decision-making and cross-sector collaboration. You will lead the provision of legal advice to the enabling functions with the Department and to the Office of Local Government including on key Government regulatory and policy initiatives.
For more information read the full Role Description: Director Government Law
About You
You are a senior legal executive with a proven track record of delivering strategic legal leadership in complex high-stakes environments. You bring deep expertise in government law regulatory and administrative law and statutory interpretation coupled with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes that balance legal integrity with operational pragmatism.
You lead with emotional intelligence maturity and a strong sense of public purpose. Your leadership style is collaborative and empoweringyou build high-performing teams foster trust across senior stakeholders and influence decision-making at the executive and ministerial level.
You are ready for a role that offers both challenge and opportunity: to shape legal strategy across a major government department to lead a team of expert lawyers and to position yourself as a future General Counsel. You see the bigger picture think beyond the legal brief and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to public value at scale.
About Us
We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups practices flexible working offers job share and workplace adjustments.
To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close on Monday 30th June at 11:55PM
Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex Underwood A/Talent Acquisition Partner via email at
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustmentsthat may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02)- HR Support option 3 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
