Department: Legal

Department/Agency: NSW Reconstruction Authority

Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Req ID: 87491

- 1x ongoing and 1x te****mporary full-time opportunity until 31 December 2027
- Based in Parramatta/Sydney CBD with flexible work arrangement options
- Legal Officer 2/3 ($101,105 - $122,869) plus employers’ contribution to superannuation

Join our team to help us deliver a safer and more resilient NSW for the community! We are seeking an enthusiastic Legal Officer to join the legal team at the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA). This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects and programs that directly impact communities who are recovering from disasters or need help preparing for future disasters. About the role The Legal Officer supports senior lawyers in the provision of legal advice to the Executive and staff across the RA by assisting with legal research, statutory interpretation, drafting of contracts and other related tasks on a wide range of legal issues. You will assist with the delivery of expert legal advice, management of legal risk and support in the delivery of essential programs and priorities of the RA.

Undertaking a variety of tasks with often tight or competing timeframes, the role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, enthusiasm, and a commitment to providing high quality advice and services. You will have access to mentoring by senior members of the Legal Services team, working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The RA Legal Services team advises on a wide range of areas, including commercial and procurement, administrative law and statutory interpretation, property, planning and environment, employment and privacy. Experience in one of these areas is desirable, but not essential.

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About you

High calibre candidates will have legal qualifications, and admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of NSW. You will have knowledge and experience in providing legal advice in a law firm or in-house environment. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and an ability to deliver outcomes while working in a agile environment.

About the Agency The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

- Flexible working practices

- Contemporary workspaces and technology
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)

- Workforce that values inclusion

- Competitive pay and conditions
- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

To Apply If excited by the information above,



please submit an online application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: 3:55pm, Sunday 22 November 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Bianca Fernandes, Director Legal via [email protected]

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities.

We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Additional Information The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

Looking for more information or assistance with applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via [email protected] or 0409 382 621 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

Recruitment Pool A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months

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