• Ongoing full-time role, strategic leadership with impact
• Parramatta location with flexible working supported
• TRP from $225,740 - $249,843 including superannuation, commensurate with experience

Lead a high-performing legal team at the heart of government operations, advising on complex legal and regulatory matters that shape public policy, governance, and service delivery across NSW. Your work will directly influence decisions at the highest levels, including Ministers, the Secretary, and the Executive Leadership Team.

The Director Government Law role is a prime opportunity for ambitious legal executives seeking to gain experience to step into a General Counsel position. You’ll work closely with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, gaining exposure to whole-of-department legal strategy, executive decision-making, and cross-sector collaboration. You will lead the provision of legal advice to the enabling functions with the Department and to the Office of Local Government, including on key Government regulatory and policy initiatives.

For more information read the full Role Description: Director Government Law

About You

You are a senior legal executive with a proven track record of delivering strategic legal leadership in complex, high-stakes environments. You bring deep expertise in government law, regulatory and administrative law, and statutory interpretation, coupled with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes that balance legal integrity with operational pragmatism.

You lead with emotional intelligence, maturity, and a strong sense of public purpose. Your leadership style is collaborative and empowering—you build high-performing teams, foster trust across senior stakeholders, and influence decision-making at the executive and ministerial level.

You are ready for a role that offers both challenge and opportunity: to shape legal strategy across a major government department, to lead a team of expert lawyers, and to position yourself as a future General Counsel. You see the bigger picture, think beyond the legal brief, and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to public value at scale.

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.

To Apply

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 on Monday 30^th June at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex Underwood, A/Talent Acquisition Partner via email at alex.underwood@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.