Join a workplace that supports your development

• Use your legal training to drive meaningful change and contribute to impactful legal advocacy in the public sector.
• Join our Talent Pool for upcoming temporary (Up to 12 months) full-time opportunity.
• Based in Parramatta or Newcastle with flexible working supported | Other NSW locations by negotiation.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + super.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is seeking enthusiastic legal professionals to join our Talent Pool for future opportunities over the next 18 months. This is an exciting opportunity to be considered for a range of roles within a diverse legal team, working across areas such as planning and development (including legislation), property and commercial, and litigation. Successful candidates may contribute to initiatives that manage land and parklands, increase housing supply, preserve cultural heritage (including native title), and support improved outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through public sector legal work, we'd 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, policy and legislation, commercial contracting, property development, 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 about this position, 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 maximise efficiency and effectiveness in your work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, professionally and appropriately to a wide range of stakeholders.

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

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close 11:55PM on Sunday 12 July 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Joshua Elloy on joshua.elloy@dphi.nsw.gov.au.

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

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'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.