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About the Role

This Talent Pool is for future Ongoing or Temporary Legal Officer roles within the NSW Police Force, anticipated over the next 18 months. Successful applicants will provide high-quality legal services in civil matters, including administrative law, privacy, government finance, commercial work, real property, intellectual property, and media law. Opportunities for temporary employment are expected in the immediate term.

Responsibilities

Provision of high quality, timely, ethical and professional legal services in relation to civil matters involving the NSWPF.
Administrative law litigation and advice (particularly in the regulatory and licensing context).
Advice on privacy and open government.
Advice on government finance and procurement.
General commercial work.
Real property matters.
Intellectual property matters.
Media law matters.

Requirements

Must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen to be eligible for ongoing roles.
Successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check.
Successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Skills

Transferable skills enabling performance of relevant work will receive favourable consideration.

Location

Work Type

Ongoing
Temporary
Full-Time
Part-Time

Experience Level

Grade 1/3

Salary/Compensations

competitive salary

Benefits

Flexible work options
Opportunity to purchase leave
Annual leave loading
Corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport
Free annual influenza vaccination
Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease

About the Company

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

Equal Opportunity

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people.
We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.
Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at PCC-AEET@police.nsw.gov.au
If you identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au
If you are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au