NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport – Sydney CBD NSW

Provide expert, independent, qualified legal advice and legal services in all aspects of government law with a specific focus on employment law to support the efficient operation and delivery of business outcomes.

Key responsibilities

- Provide expert legal advice and legal representation across a range of areas with a particular focus on providing practical and solutions-focused advice and legal support which may include advising on contracts of employment, dispute resolution, employee misconduct and performance management, compliance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and Rules, unfair dismissal claims, Work Health and Safety legislation, Discrimination claims and Industrial matters
- Lead engagement with key stakeholders to support optimal service delivery outcomes
- Analyse and interpret legislation, policies and evidence; draft documents including advice, court pleadings, statement of facts, and submissions, briefing notes and correspondence to facilitate appropriate legal outcomes
- Undertake litigation and brief counsel where appropriate to ensure the provision of effective legal representation on behalf of the organization




- Manage engagement with key stakeholders as the central point of contact for employment law advice on the legal aspects of investigations into breaches of legislation and on litigation of matters before the courts or tribunals, and/or participate in project management teams for legislative projects, to provide effective legal guidance
- Contribute to the maintenance and updating of registers and precedent systems to ensure the integrity of data and consistency of legal services
- Develop and provide guidance or training material to the business to educate and build legal awareness among customers and stakeholders and to proactively reduce risk

About you

- Admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW and hold, or be eligible to hold, a NSW Practicing Certificate
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: Employment Law, Commercial law, Experience in the policy making and legislative process

About us

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

📌 Principal Legal Officer (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
📍 Sydney