Annual Salary Range:$133,348 - $146,945 plus superannuation

Location:1Oxford Street, Sydney (hybrid work options available)

About the role

The Independent Review Office (IRO) is seeking anexperienced and motivated Senior Lawyer to play a key role in theadministration of legal funding and early resolution services for injuredworkers across New South Wales.

This role combines legal expertise, leadership andstakeholder engagement to ensure grant funding applications are assessedconsistently, fairly and in accordance with the IRO Funding Guidelines. Youwill provide legal guidance to a team of lawyers and grant managers, identifyopportunities for early resolution, contribute to legal and policy development,and support the delivery of high-quality services to injured workers and legalstakeholders.

About us

The IRO is an independent statutory body in NSW that helpsinjured workers and motor accident claimants resolve disputes with insurers andprovides legal funding to support claimants through the claims process.

As part of the Department of Customer Service, IRO iscommitted to integrity, independence and fairness. We are focused on deliveringtimely and effective support to injured workers and continuously improving ourservices to achieve better outcomes for the community.

What you'll do

- Apply legal expertise and provide guidance to lawyers and grant managers to support consistent, high-quality funding decisions and compliance with theIRO Funding Guidelines, workers compensation legislation and the NSWGrants Administration Guide.
- Leadand mentor legal professionals, contributing to capability development, apositive workplace culture and high standards of service delivery.
- Assess,approve and manage grants of funding for approved lawyers assistinginjured workers with compensation claims.
- Identifyand advance opportunities for early resolution of matters to supporttimely outcomes and minimise unnecessary legal escalation.
- Prepareand review complex legal documentation, including funding decisions, legaladvice,



submissions, briefing notes and correspondence.
- Identifyand respond to emerging legal, policy and reputational issues affectingIRO and contribute to the development and review of organisationalpolicies and procedures.
- Contributeto strategic initiatives, legal policy development and organisationalprojects that support IRO objectives.
- Buildand maintain productive relationships with approved lawyers and otherstakeholders to support effective service delivery and scheme outcomes.

What we're looking for

- Substantialpractical experience in personal injury compensation law, legal grantadministration, or a closely related area.
- Demonstratedability to interpret and apply complex legislation, policy frameworks andlegal principles.
- Experienceproviding high-quality legal advice and exercising sound legal judgementin complex matters.
- Strongleadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills, with the abilityto influence outcomes and build capability in others.
- Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explaincomplex legal concepts clearly and persuasively.
- Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identifypractical solutions in a complex regulatory environment.
- Acommitment to ethical practice, integrity, customer service and continuousimprovement.

Bepart of an organisation with a strong public purpose and meaningful impacton the lives of injured workers across NSW.

Leadand influence legal decision-making in a specialised and evolving area oflaw.

Contributeto early resolution initiatives that help injured workers achieve timelyoutcomes.





Workwith experienced legal professionals in a collaborative and supportiveenvironment.

Accessflexible working arrangements and career development opportunities acrossthe NSW Public Sector.

Relevantqualifications and/or experience in law, investigations or relateddisciplines.

Admittedor eligible for admission as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court ofNew South Wales.

Holda current Australian practising certificate that entitles you to practiseas a government lawyer in New South Wales.

Abilityto satisfy mandatory pre-employment and ongoing probity screeningrequirements.

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role startingat $133,348 base plus superannuation

Closing Date: Monday 24 August 2026 at 9:59am

Careers at Department of Customer Service

A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our outstanding state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracingdifference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with differentbackgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on 02 8276 8*** or *************@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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