Shape NSW communities through impactful legal advice and reform.

• Support vibrant, sustainable communities through expert legal advice
• Permanent full-time opportunity,
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $142,695 to $152,731 + 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

As a Senior Legal Officer, you'll provide trusted legal advice that supports some of the state's most significant decisions in the areas of planning, housing, infrastructure and local government. Working across a broad range of legal matters, you'll help shape policy, legislation and operational outcomes that make a real difference to communities across NSW.

You'll partner with senior stakeholders, both internal and external to the Department, to navigate complex and sensitive issues, manage legal risk and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment. This includes working with Parliamentary Counsel’s Office in the drafting of legislation. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while helping drive better outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Senior Legal Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal information into clear and practical advice for a range of audiences.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with proven experience analysing complex legal issues and developing pragmatic solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• High level administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
• Strong statutory interpretation skills and ideally experience in preparing drafting instructions to Parliamentary Counsel’s Office and familiarity with legislative processes.

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 Practicing Certificate

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 Sunday 6 Sep 2026 at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Bauman (Andrew.Bauman@dphi.nsw.gov.au)

A talent 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.

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.