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Lawyer, Employment Safety & Liability (Temporary Opportunity - up to 24 months)

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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

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Job category: Projects

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Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

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Job reference number: 109932

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Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

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Salary range: $111625.0-$122786.0

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If you're after impact, there's no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

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You've been looking for an opportunity to influence policies, initiatives, and projects that can improve the lives of millions of people.

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In this role, you'll:

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You will be working in the Employment, Safety & Liability team, where you will assist in the provision of legal advice and research on, and management of, a diverse range of employment, industrial and safety matters to support the business and operations of Transport for NSW, Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink and a range of other agencies within the Transport portfolio.

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You will contribute to providing advice on conduct issues, unfair dismissal claims, obligations under safety legislation, discrimination claims, and interpretation of legislation and industrial instruments.

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You will provide support to senior people in the team and instruct law firms and barristers on matters including as part of legal proceedings.

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For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

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You are an enthusiastic Lawyer who has tertiary qualifications in law and the eligibility to hold a practising certificate in NSW.



You will have 1-3 years post qualification experience working on employment, safety and/or industrial matters.

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You will have advanced written communication skills and be able to draft succinct and well-structured documents. You will also have excellent verbal communication skills and be able to convey technical legal concepts clearly.

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You will have exceptional time management skills and be able to work collaboratively in a busy and high performing team.

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You will model the highest standards of integrity and skilled conduct.

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Who we are

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Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

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Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

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For more information about this role, please contact [email protected].

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Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.

📌 Lawyer, Employment Safety & Liability (Temporary Opportunity - up to 24 months) (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Public Service Commission
📍 New South Wales