Exciting opportunity to lead the Office of the Children's Guardian's Legal Services function.
Join a purpose driven organisation committed to keeping children and young people safe.
Lead strategic legal, policy, advocacy and prosecution functions as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.
One full-time, ongoing role opportunity located at Strawberry Hills with hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
PSSE Band 1 – Total Remuneration Package (TRP) from $265,293 to $290,239 per annum.
About the Office of Children's Guardian
The Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG) upholds NSW children and young people's right to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children.
We are guided by our values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy.
To find out more about the Office of the Children's Guardian, visit our website.
About the role
We are seeking an accomplished legal executive to join our Executive Leadership Team as Director, Legal Services.
Reporting directly to the Children's Guardian, this role provides strategic leadership across legal services, policy, advocacy, prosecutions and legislative reform.
The Director, Legal Services is responsible for delivering expert legal advice to support organisational priorities, managing legal risk, and ensuring the OCG's regulatory and compliance functions operate effectively in a complex and evolving environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal leader who can combine strategic thinking, sound judgment and operational excellence while leading a high-performing team and influencing outcomes across government.




We are seeking a motivated and resilient person to:
Extensive senior leadership experience in complex legal and regulatory environments.
Expertise in administrative law, regulatory compliance, investigations and prosecutions.
Demonstrated success influencing policy development, advocacy initiatives and legislative reform.
Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice on complex, highly sensitive and high-risk matters.
Experience identifying and managing legal and regulatory risk within dynamic environments.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills.
A collaborative leadership style with a strong commitment to developing capability, fostering accountability and driving continuous improvement.
Solid strategic thinking skills with the ability to anticipate and respond to emerging legal, regulatory and government priorities.
Tertiary qualifications in Law with admission as a legal practitioner and holding, or eligible to hold, an unrestricted NSW practising certificate.
Extensive senior leadership experience in legal services, regulatory compliance, policy and prosecution functions.
Demonstrated experience providing strategic legal advice to senior executives on complex legal and regulatory matters.




All roles within the Office of the Children's Guardian are required to have a current Working with Children Check.
Employment at the Office of the Children's Guardian is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks.
For further information about the role, please view the role description.
Our commitment to Diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on ************** or ****** and advise of your preferred method of communication.
Applications closing date: Wednesday, 19 August **** at 10:00am
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.
A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, 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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We encourage you to please email our contact Rachael Ward, Children's Guardian, via *************** to discuss the role.
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