Principal Legal Officer (Commercial)

• Ongoing Full Time
• Legal Officer Grade 6
• Package up to $191954 pa. Package includes salary range ($165865 pa to $169359 pa) plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Greenacre (Hybrid working arrangement)

About the role:

This role will provide expert professional and independent legal advice and services in relation to a range of issues that relate to the operational commercial and administrative functions of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW).

About you:

You will have current knowledge and experience of commercial law and government procurement at a senior level

Essential requirements:

• Admission as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of NSW
• Hold a current practising certificate
• 6 years post qualification experience

For more information on the role please view the Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity please contact Philippa Long Manager Legal and Regulatory on.

About us:

FRNSW is one of the worlds largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety quality of life and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people property environment and economy of are prepared for anything helping anyone anywhere anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Leadership development programs
• Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire andRescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience skills and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples individuals who identify as LGBTIQ people with disability people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at

How to apply:

To be considered for this role please provide a cover letter and an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

1. Please provide an example of how you have worked through a particularly complex legal issue involving and ICT Agreement. How did you identify the issues strategies and solutions What learnings did you take out of that experience to guide your approach to future matters

2. Provide an example of when you had to handle a difficult situation which raised either a conflict of interest or an ethical issue when dealing with a commercial contract. How did you manage the conflict of interest or ethical issue and what was the outcome

Visit the PSC website forhelpful information on writing your application: close: 1 March 2025

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