Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Use your legal training to drive meaningful change and contribute to impactful legal advocacy in the public sector.
• Join our Talent Pool and be considered for exciting upcoming roles that make a real difference in the community.
• Upcoming temporary and ongoing positions based in Parramatta
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is seeking enthusiastic individuals ready to expand their legal expertise in a diverse legal team including areas such as planning & development (including legislation), property & commercial, and litigation. You will be part of initiatives that manage land and parklands, increase housing supply, preserve cultural heritage (including native title), and support improved outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities. This recruitment process aims to build a Talent Pool for ongoing and temporary roles that may arise over the next 18 months. If you’re passionate about making an impact, we would love to hear from you!

As a Paralegal within the Department, you will be a part of a rotating roster across the different teams in Legal Services and may engage in work in a broad range of matters relating to planning, native title, local government and litigation.

With numerous exciting projects being managed across the legal teams, our Paralegals support our lawyers on some of the Department’s most high-profile cases, providing timely and effective legal and administrative support to assist in the delivery of exceptional legal services to our clients.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Paralegal

What you will bring to the role

• Ability to manage multiple projects and issues effectively within tight timeframes.
• Strong commitment to maintaining confidential and privileged information appropriately.
• You are self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in using technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in your work.

What is an essential requirement:

• Currently enrolled in or possesses a Certificate IV in Legal Services or an equivalent tertiary qualification associated with paralegal or legal studies and/or previous employment experience as a paralegal or legal support officer in a legal office or similar environment.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55PM on Thursday 11 September 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Justine Benfield on Justine.benfield@environment.nsw.gov.au

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

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn