Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the State’s workplace and heritage.

- Lead a team of property lawyers on interesting and significant projects for the Department
- Ongoing and Temporary full-time opportunity, 35 hrs per week (part-time considered)
- Based in Parramatta(flexible hybrid working supported;other office locationconsideredsubject to availability)
- Salary relative to experience ranging from $155,764 to $181,393 + superannuationand annual leave loading

Opportunity for 2 experienced Principal Legal Officers to join the Commercial and Property Law team at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Setting and Water (DCCEEW).

About the role

The role involves providing specialist Property Law advice to the Department and its portfolio agencies. Key client groups for these Principal Legal Officer roles include:

- National Parks and Wildlife Service;
- Water Group Infrastructure Development and Delivery; and
- Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability.

Delivering expert and timely legal advice to Ministers, senior executives, and staff, you will manage major projects and stakeholder relationships to ensure outcomes align with NSW Government goals. You will collaborate with State agencies and local governments to support reform projects, while drafting, reviewing, and finalising legal documents for leases, licences, contracts for sale, infrastructure development, commercial contracts and more. You will conduct thorough research, provide recommendations and develop solutions for complex legal matters. Additionally, you will lead training sessions and create materials to share specialist knowledge and skills within the Department.

About You

You are a passionate lawyer with expertise and experience in Property Law. You also have:





- Experience providing high-standard advisory and legislative services independently, managing legal risks in complex and sensitive property matters.
- Expertise in delivering solution-focused legal services and advice within tight timeframes, balancing competing stakeholder priorities while meeting statutory and legal obligations.
- Proficiency in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of various legal matters, quickly understanding issues, and providing timely, consistent advice and solutions in line with applicable legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Experience in managing and mentoring a small team of lawyers in their development whilst meeting client expectations in the delivery of legal services.

Admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW and hold, or be eligible to hold, an unrestricted NSW Practicing Certificate

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Legal Officer

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Workplace and Water (DCCEEW) work to protect the State’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the State’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

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📌 Principal Legal Officer, Property (Parramatta)
🏢 NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Parramatta