Administration and Project Coordinator
NSW Public Defenders
Darlinghurst
Salary - Clerk Grade 7/8, Base Salary ($116,*********,492), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
This position is a key support role in the running of the NSW Public Defenders Chambers.
Public Defenders are statutory appointed barristers who provide legal representation to legally aided people charged with serious criminal offences.
This role is responsible for the provision of advanced information technology and project management support; financial management, event coordination, and administrative and business support.
The successful applicant will be required to supervise a team of Legal Support Officers to ensure high-quality, on the ground responsive support is provided, in a high pressure and fast paced environment, to contribute to the efficient operation of Chambers.
What you'll do
As part of the Public Defenders Chambers, you will provide advanced multimedia and information technology support, as well as financial, project, event and high level business administration.
You will be required to manage the work allocation of Legal Support Officers (LSOs), ensuring high-quality service is provided and adherence to office protocols.
You will also:
Provide information technology support to metro and regionally based barristers
Serve as the administrator for key electronic systems, primarily BriefCase, a complex case management system
Project manage the annual Public Defender Criminal Law Conference.
Assist the Chambers Manager with various projects and business initiatives.
Lead important data remediation and data analytics work.




You will work as part of a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence in legal services, fostering a cooperative and dynamic work culture in a fast-paced environment.
What we're looking for
Advanced information technology and administrative skills, preferably in a legal office or similar setting with experience working on complex legal client management systems.
Legal sector knowledge, with an solid understanding of legal terminology and processes.
Demonstrated experience with various information technology applications, including practice management systems, audio-visual technologies and website management.
Leadership and staff management experience.
Experience in data analytics, data quality management and data remediation.
Project and event management experience.
Experience developing, implementing and improving administrative systems, processes and procedures.
Facilities and asset management including experience in office accommodation management.
Detail-oriented and adaptable, with a passion for providing exceptional support in a legal environment.
Appointments are subject to reference checks.
Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:
National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act ****
Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act ****
What We Offer




We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Please note this role is based in Darlinghurst and requires mandatory in-person attendance in the office five days per week.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference.
We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.
We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.
It's work that really matters.
Want more information?
Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds.
This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Location: Darlinghurst, NSW, AU, ****
Applications close: Sunday, 08 November **** at 11:59pm AEDT.
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📌 Administration And Project Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Sydney