Senior Lawyer, Employment, Safety & Liability ( temporary opportunity up to 9 months)
Senior Lawyer, Employment, Safety & Liability ( temporary opportunity up to 9 months)
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Job Description
If youre after impact theres no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.
Youve been looking for an opportunity to influence policies initiatives and projects that can improve the lives of millions of people.
This is a transport Grade 9 ($158393- $177399) plus superannuation
In this role:
Youll be working in the Legal - Employment Safety & Liability - team where you will provide expert legal advice and manage legal claims and litigation on a diverse range of employment (including industrial) and safety matters to support the business and operations of Transport for NSW Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink.
This will include working collaboratively with other members of the team and internal clients and providing practical and solutions-focused advice and legal support on such matters as:
- Employee misconduct and performance management
- Unfair dismissal claims before the Fair Work Commission and Industrial Relations Commission
- Work Health and Safety and Rail Safety National Law compliance
- Discrimination claims
- Industrial matters
- Interpretation of legislation policies and industrial instruments
You will model the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.
For more information on this position and business unitview the role descriptionandinformation pack.
About you
You are an experienced Employment and/or Safety Lawyer who has tertiary qualifications in law holds a practising certificate in NSW and has 5 plus years relevant post qualification experience.
You will have advanced written communication skills and be able to draft succinct and well-structured documents. You will also have excellent verbal communication and stakeholder management skills and be able to convey technical legal concepts clearly.
You will have exceptional time management skills and be able to manage a busy workload with competing priorities. You are able to work collaboratively with other team members and closely with internal clients and project teams to provide solutions-focused legal support.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe integrated and efficient transport system. We connect people communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If youd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives visit Transport careers.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This role is hybrid-friendly meaning you can mix in-person days at your teams home base location with remote days.
What are you waiting for Connect with us. Apply now!
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 10th August 2025.
For more information about this role please contact
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
