1x ongoing and 1x temporary full-time opportunity until 31 December ****
Based in Parramatta/Sydney CBD with flexible work arrangement options
Legal Officer 2/3 ($101,105 - $122,869) plus employers' contribution to superannuation
Applications close: 3:55pm, Sunday 22 November ****
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.
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 dynamic workplace.
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
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 ****** or ************ and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Bianca Fernandes, Director Legal via ******
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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