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

• Opportunity to grow your legal career while contributing to high-impact projects
• Ongoing full time opportunity available (35 hours per week)
• Parramatta or Newcastle location with flexible working supported | Other NSW DPHI locations by negotiation
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $115,853 to $130,547 + 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Officer to join the Public Spaces and Parklands legal team. The team works across a diverse portfolio of clients, including Placemaking NSW, Greater Sydney Parklands, Botanic Gardens of Sydney, Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation, and Sydney Olympic Park Authority.

As a Legal Officer, your role will include:

• Drafting and negotiating real property leases and licences across a diverse portfolio, including retail, commercial, and ground leases
• Drafting and negotiating event licences for a wide range of events—from small community initiatives to some of Sydney’s most iconic events, such as New Year’s Eve, Vivid, and the Sydney Royal Easter Show
• Providing advice on novel legal issues and matters of statutory interpretation

You will be part of a collaborative legal team supporting the Department’s work across planning, environmental, administrative, and commercial law. In this role, you’ll undertake legal research, draft advice and documents, and contribute to legislative reform projects, while helping clients manage legal risks and obligations. This is a strong opportunity to develop your legal career while contributing to meaningful, high‑impact work that shapes policy, legislation, and infrastructure outcomes across NSW.

For more information read the full Role Description: Legal Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to deliver clear, timely advice across a range of legal areas relevant to government operations.
• Experience drafting legal documents and instruments, supporting the Department’s legislative, regulatory, and operational functions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, delivering quality outcomes under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and compliance.
• Collaborative mindset, working effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support legal projects and training initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous learning, staying up to date with legal developments and translating complex information into practical guidance.

What is an essential requirement:

• Admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW and hold, or be eligible to hold, a NSW Practising Certificate.

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.

Please include a copy of your Practising Certificate and/or Admission (or qualification for admission) into the Supreme Court of NSW into the Qualifications section of your application.

Applications close 11:55PM on Tuesday 19 May 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sarah Berry on Sarah.Berry@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.

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