Location:
Broken Hill, NSW, AU, 2880
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Req ID: 85512
Crime Practice Manager – Broken Hill
Legal Officer V
Salary Range $159,035.00 - $162,153.00 pa (plus superannuation and leave loading)
Ongoing Full-Time Position
Broken Hill Location
Additional Leave
Remote Bonus
About Legal Aid NSW
We stand beside people when they need it most.
At Legal Aid NSW, fairness isn’t just a legal principle, it shapes everything we do - our culture, our services, our workplace and our decisions.
Since 1979, Legal Aid NSW has provided legal advice, support and representation in criminal, family and civil law, helping people across NSW navigate hardship and complex legal issues. Our work is challenging, but deeply meaningful.
In partnerships with LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT, we are located throughout the state including our Central Sydney office, 25 regional offices, and satellite and outreach offices.
About the Role
As Practice Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-quality legal services to clients across the Broken Hill region, ensuring access to justice for some of the community's most vulnerable members. You will provide expert legal advice, representation and case management, including in complex and sensitive matters, in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policies, standards and strategic priorities.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will supervise, mentor and support legal staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture. You will play a key role in driving service excellence, building strong stakeholder relationships and contributing to Legal Aid NSW's mission of helping clients resolve their legal problems and achieve fair outcomes.
You are an experienced criminal lawyer and capable people leader who is passionate about improving access to justice for disadvantaged communities. You bring strong advocacy and case management skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage complex legal matters with confidence.
You thrive in a leadership role, supporting and mentoring others to achieve their best while fostering a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture. You are a skilled communicator who can build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, the courts and community stakeholders, and you can explain complex legal issues in a clear and practical way.
You are resilient, adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality legal services in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you share Legal Aid NSW's commitment to helping people navigate legal challenges and achieve fair outcomes.
Why work at Legal Aid Broken Hill
Work Life Balance
Additional Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Be part of a committed and supportive team
Broken Hill is one of NSW’s most remote cities and the first to be heritage listed. With a population of around 17,000 and servicing a number of local areas Broken Hill is the hub for many smaller local communities. Located approximately 1,114km from Sydney, 500km from Adelaide and 300km from Mildura and serviced by Regional Express Airlines and Qantas, Broken Hill is also only 48km from the South Australian Border. Made famous by immortalisation in a number of Australian films, Broken Hill is renowned for heritage and culture in a remote setting.
The Broken Hill office of Legal Aid NSW services Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Wentworth and surrounding areas. The office has a large number of fulltime staff as well as welcoming a range of visiting lawyers from all over NSW delivering local services including Legal Aid specialist services such as Family Law Services for Aboriginal Communities and Civil Law Services for Aboriginal Communities.
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Benefits of working at Legal Aid NSW
As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive professionally and personally. You’ll love our:
Flexible Working - we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation. We are leading the way in offering a variety of flexible working options to uniquely support your unique work life balance.
Professional Growth – as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through regional graduate programs, Practical Legal Training and work placements, mentoring, training, and secondment opportunities.
Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing – with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters, so you feel supported, safe and holistically well.
Essential Requirements
Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency
Undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Working with Children Check,
Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check
Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
Provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
Have a valid drivers licence and be willing to travel to regional and metropolitan offices as required (including overnight travel)
Download the Role Description to explore the role in-depth.
We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Apply Now!
Closing Date: Sunday 30/08/2026 at 11.59pm
Your application is your chance to show why you’re a strong match for this role.
Please provide:
A current resume (up to 5 pages)
A cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing the following two targeted questions:
Targeted Question 1: Describe a time when you led, mentored or supported a team to achieve a positive outcome. What was your approach and what was the result?
Targeted Question 2: Tell us about your experience practising criminal law and and how it has prepared you for this role.
We’re here to help
Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free.
For accessibility support or recruitment adjustments, please contact Kriselle Leggett – Senior Recruitment Officer on
[email protected]
For information on Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments, visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.
For more information about the recruitment process and working at Legal Aid NSW view our Candidate Information Pack.
For role specific enquiries, contact Steven Wright - Associate Director Crime West/South on
[email protected]
For recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 9134 9347 or via
[email protected].
Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to connect with the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch for a yarn.
For guidance on preparing for interviews , explore the NSW Public Sector’s interactive Capability Application Tool.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
