EOI Principal Legal Officer

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Legal Officer Grade 6 starting at $161034 Super and leave entitlements
Temporary opportunity up to 30 June 2028
Location - Sydney

About the Role

As a Principal Legal Officer in DPIRD youll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully while enjoying a supportive work environment. We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to help you thrive.

As a senior member of the Legal Team you will:

Provide expert legal services and advice in relation to litigation and to support strategic decision-making.
Supervise and mentor legal staff to ensure quality service delivery.
Draft and review legal documents including advice Court documents and briefs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proactively manage legal risks and develop solutions.

Were looking for someone with:

Demonstrated expertise and experience conducting and managing criminal litigation at a senior level including court appearances and instructing Counsel.
Excellent oral and written communication analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate with senior executives write clear and succinct advice manage multiple stakeholders and complex legal issues.
Demonstrated leadership experience including managing workloads supervising other staff and managing the litigation process from strategy to resolution.
The ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment to proactively drive priorities and to share expertise and lessons learned to uplift skill and knowledge across the branch and Department.
A current NSW practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain).
Minimum of 5 years post admission legal experience.
Work health and safety litigation expertise highly regarded.
Sydney or surrounds location or ability to travel to Sydney regularly as required.

Applying is easy!

Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience and why youre interested in this opportunity with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

For additional information you can refer to the Role Description.

For enquiries please contact via or on.

Applications close: Sunday 21 September 2025 11:55pm

Additional Information:

This is an internal EOI opportunity for DPIRD staff.

To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Classification 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.

Role Description

Required Experience:

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Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.Legal Officer Grade 6 starting at $161034 Super and leave entitlementsTemporary opportunity up to 30 June 2028Location - SydneyAbout the RoleAs a Principal Legal Officer in DPIRD youll ...