Director Legal Operations

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

EOI - PSSE Band 1 - Director Legal Operations at DPHI
Temporary full time for up to 3 months
Sydney location with flexible working supported

An opportunity is available to act in the role of Director Legal Operations within the Legal team at DPHI.

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably experienced internal candidates for the role of Acting Director Legal Operations commencing ASAP for a period of up to three months.

About the role

The Director Legal Operations leads a highperforming team that provides critical operational and practice management support to the Legal function. The team delivers expert services across practice management workforce and capability coordination financial management IT systems and WholeofGovernment Legal Panel engagement. The function also coordinates training and provides paralegal and administrative support to enable the effective delivery of legal services.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across DPHI Legal contribute to strategic and operational decisionmaking and demonstrate leadership capability in a complex and fastpaced environment. The Legal Operations team is collaborative inclusive and highly regarded for its professionalism and expertise.

The attached role description provides further detail on the responsibilities and capabilities required:Director Legal Operations

About us

The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. We create vibrant productive spaces and precincts; manage lands assets and property effectively; and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people communities and entities.

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 Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex underwood A/ Talent Acquisition Partner via email at

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.

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EOI - PSSE Band 1 - Director Legal Operations at DPHITemporary full time for up to 3 monthsSydney location with flexible working supportedAn opportunity is available to act in the role of Director Legal Operations within the Legal team at DPHI.Expressions of interest are invited from suitably experi...