Premier’s Department
Legal Adviser
You. At the centre of big ideas.
Ongoing, Legal Officer Grade IV ($148,380 - $151,23 opportunity, location is flexible.
About the Role
As the Legal Adviser, you will provide high-level legal advice, support and research across complex areas of law to contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of legal services. Working within the Aboriginal Land Rights team, you will support sound decision-making by interpreting and applying relevant legislation, policy, guidelines and practice standards to complex matters. The role will also involve preparing clear and practical legal advice, undertaking detailed legal research, and providing guidance to administrative staff to help ensure accurate, consistent and relevant compliance advice is delivered to the land rights network.
You will join the Office of the Registrar, in the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (ORALRA) branch. Further details on Aboriginal Land Rights can be found here.
To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
ALRA interpretation and compliance: Interpret and apply the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 to support the efficient operation of Local Aboriginal Land Councils, including advice on criminal record checks, disqualifications, and compliance obligations for board members and staff.
Misconduct and integrity matters: Support the investigation of alleged misconduct by board members and staff of Aboriginal Land Councils under Part 10 of the ALRA, and manage referrals of public interest disclosures from the NSW Ombudsman and ICAC consistent with legislative frameworks.
Legal documents and research: Interpret, analyse and prepare complex legal documents including legal records, correspondence, legislation, policies, reports, submissions and briefing notes, while undertaking legal and administrative research and allocated case work within established standards and delegations.
Legal practice improvement: Provide high-level advice and recommendations on legal standards, practices, strategies, systems, procedures and processes, and brief and manage external experts, including lawyers and parliamentary counsel, to ensure advice meets the needs of the Registrar.
We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
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A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
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A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Closing date: Monday, 3 August 2026 (10:00 AM)
Salary: Legal Officer Grade IV. Package includes base salary ($148,380 - $151,23 plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department, a career at Premier’s Department and Government House Sydney.
Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at
[email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.
Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.
