EOI Senior Legal Officer

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.

• Full Time Temporary Opportunity (up to June 2028)
• Location:Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally with a focus on Queanbeyan Armidale Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Legal Officer Grade 4 starting from $144058

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About the Role
The Senior Legal Officer works as a member of the Legal Team providing legal advice to assist the Department achieve its priorities across a range of portfolio functions including agriculture biosecurity fisheries forestry local land services mining mine safety and regional development.

Your responsibilities within this role may include:

• Working closely with senior management to identify and manage legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate potential issues.
• Drafting and reviewing a range of documents and resources such as complex legal documents training tools contracts agreements and legislation.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with business areas to ensure effective collaboration.
• Fostering strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Work health andsafety or native title and experience is highly desirable for some roles in the team.

About you

Were looking for people with:

• A track record in providing high-quality legal advice and support.
• The ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• The ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to both legal and non-legal audiences.
• A strategic mindset to identify opportunities and develop innovative legal solutions.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality legal services within tight deadlines.
• The ability to collaborate as part a team of legal professionals as well as deliver your own work tasks.
• Eligibility to hold a current practising certificate in NSW.

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume (max 2 pages) and a Cover Letter (max 1 page) outlining your relevant skills and experience and why youre our ideal candidate.

If youd like to know more about the role pleaseview the role descriptionSenior Legal Officer Role Description

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Michelle Blazek Director Regional Resources Law at

Applications close: Monday 22nd September 2025 at 11:55pm

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Additional Information
This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for appointment for over 12 months applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Legal Officer Grade 4) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.