• Temporary Full Time for up to six months
• Principal Solicitor Grade 6
• Package includes salary range ($161,034 pa to $164,426 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Greenacre + Hybrid Working

About the role:      

Using your legal prowess you will provide expert independent, professional legal advice, interpretation and legal services in relation to a range of issues that relate to the operational and administrative functions of FRNSW

About you:

You are an experienced Solicitor with capacity to advise on producing and providing evidence for coronial inquires and prosecution purposes

 Essential requirements:

• Admission as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of NSW
• Holds a current practising certificate.
• 6 years post qualification experience

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Philippa Long, Manager Legal & Regulatory Services, on 0419 752 625.

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.  We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Leadership development programs
• Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide a cover letter and an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

1. Please provide an example of how you have either mentored or managed and developed legal or support staff in a team situation.  Describe the skills you drew upon and the results you achieved.
2. Provide an example of when you had to handle a difficult situation which raised either a conflict of interest or an ethical issue. How did you manage the conflict of interest or ethical issue and what was the outcome

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: 11.55pm 30 May 2025

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