Legal Officer III
Pursuing fairness for the people of NSW
Vacancy: Legal Officer, Grade III, Legal Branch
Location: Sydney CBD with hybrid and flexible working options.
Employment: Ongoing
Salary Range: Up to $157,192. Package includes salary ($129,492 - $138,49, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
About the NSW Ombudsman
Government agencies touch and impact the lives of the people of NSW every day, and we are there to make sure those interactions are fair. Government is complex and people need to have confidence that someone is holding government agencies to account if their actions are unreasonable, wrong or unlawful.
We are that someone. We are the organisation that shines a light on serious wrong conduct in the delivery of government services. Our ultimate goal is that everyone receives the right services and fair treatment from the agencies we oversight.
Our scope is broad. We cover services for vulnerable families, including the delivery of community services funded by government; local councils; correctional and youth justice centres; education; environment protection and public transport – to name a few!
We work to help resolve problems at an individual level, as well as looking at the bigger picture to promote system improvements in public administration and in the delivery of community services. We are confident in the knowledge that our work will give voice to the individual and bring fairness and balance to how the government delivers to the public it serves.
We are committed to providing a range of career development opportunities. We aim to guide and help our people with the skills they need to lead our organisation and give the most impact to what they do.
The Role
You will support the Legal Counsel and other legal officers in the Legal Branch in providing high quality professional legal services to assist the Ombudsman perform the statutory functions and exercise the statutory powers of the office in a lawful and accountable manner.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to work with a high level of independence and be proactive in developing work plans and priorities.
You will have strong legal research, writing and problem-solving skills and be able to communicate well with a range of stakeholders.
Essential Requirements:
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Be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
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Hold or be eligible to hold a NSW Practising Certificate, and
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Have at least 12 months' experience as a legal practitioner
What can we offer?
- Competitive salary and future growth opportunities within NSW Ombudsman
- Flexibility and the capacity to work in a hybrid way
- Work life balance with a 35-hour work week
- Close to public transport - office is adjacent to Town Hall Train Station
- Great team environment and culture
- Fitness Passport
Notes:
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Online applications must consist of (Please combine in one document):
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The assessment process will be conducted by a standard panel assessment process.
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A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a pool of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.
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Short listed candidates will be subject to security and other vetting processes.
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Only applications that are submitted through the NSW Ombudsman Career site will be accepted.
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Late applications will not be accepted.
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All temporary roles may have the opportunity for ongoing employment.
Employment at the NSW Ombudsman is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and related vetting including, in part, a criminal records check; signed understanding and acceptance of a range of policies; two statutory declarations relating to conflicts of interest, arrests, charges, convictions and a health declaration.
NSW Ombudsman promotes a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQ+ people and people of all genders, and people with disability. We support flexibility and all roles advertised on a full-time basis may be considered for part-time employment.
Additional Information is available at the following links.
NSW Ombudsman Website
Role Description
Closing date: 10am, Tuesday 14th July 2026
We provide adjustments including alternative formats to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternative formats) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Amy on 02 9127 7159 or
[email protected].
