Office of the Children's Guardian Legal Officer IV
Exciting opportunity to make a real impact in shaping the future of the Office of the Children's Guardian.
Join our high performing Legal Services Directorate, a dedicated team who plays a key role in keeping kids safe in NSW
Full-time, temporary opportunities with flexible working arrangements located at Strawberry Hills
Legal Officer Grade IV - $148,380- $151,236 (plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading).
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 The role provides specialist legal advice, analysis, guidance to Director Legal Services, Directors, managers and staff across the Office of the Children's Guardian, conducts complex and routine matters (advice, transaction and/or litigation), as well as builds capabilities in relation to a range of complex and sensitive matters on all legal aspects of the Children's Guardian's functions.
To be successful, candidates must demonstrate their ability to perform the following:
Provides specialist legal advice, analysis and guidance to Directors, managers and staff across the Office of the Children's Guardian, supporting informed decision-making and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, policies, procedures, guidelines and practice standards.
Conducts complex, contentious, sensitive and routine legal matters, including the management of litigation,



advisory and transactional work, and liaises with the Crown Solicitor's Office and Counsel in relation to matters before Courts and Tribunals.
Builds organisational capability and provides expert legal support on a broad range of complex and sensitive matters relating to the Children's Guardian's functions and statutory responsibilities.
Essential Requirements
A law degree or equivalent and admitted as a legal practitioner by the Supreme Court of NSW is essential.
Extensive knowledge and experience in administrative or regulatory decision making.
Highly developed critical thinking, analytical, written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated strong collaboration and leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate and coach a team to achieve key deliverables in a fast paced working environment.
Employment at the Office of the Children's Guardian is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks.
All roles associated with the Office of the Children's Guardian are required to have a current Working With Children Check.
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 protected, 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.
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📌 Legal Officer, Grade Iv (Sydney)
🏢 Office of the Children's Guardian
📍 Sydney