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About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join the Executive Leadership Team of Legal Aid NSW as Executive Director, Criminal Law. As the Executive Director Criminal Law, you will provide strategic leadership of Legal Aid NSW's criminal law program, overseeing the delivery of high-quality criminal law services across a statewide network of metropolitan, regional and specialist in house teams and private practitioners. You will lead more than 300 legal and allied professionals, drive organisational strategy, influence criminal justice reform, and ensure Legal Aid NSW continues to deliver accessible, client-centred services to some of the state's most disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. You will also contribute to the overall strategic direction and purpose of Legal Aid NSW. This is a unique opportunity to lead a complex and highly respected practice at a time of significant change and innovation across the justice sector. You will work closely with government agencies, the judiciary, legal assistance partners, professional bodies and community stakeholders to improve outcomes for clients and strengthen access to justice across NSW.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership of Legal Aid NSW's criminal law program.
Oversee the delivery of high-quality criminal law services across a statewide network.
Lead more than 300 legal and allied professionals.
Drive organisational strategy.
Influence criminal justice reform.
Ensure Legal Aid NSW continues to deliver accessible, client-centred services.
Contribute to the overall strategic direction and purpose of Legal Aid NSW.
Work closely with government agencies, the judiciary, legal assistance partners, professional bodies and community stakeholders to improve outcomes for clients and strengthen access to justice across NSW.

Requirements

Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency.
Hold an Unrestricted NSW Practicing Certificate.
Undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check.
Extensive experience and recognised expertise in criminal law, including a strong understanding of contemporary criminal justice issues, trends and reform opportunities.
Significant experience leading large-scale legal services and multidisciplinary teams within a complex operating environment.
Exceptional strategic leadership capabilities, with the ability to shape organisational direction and drive service excellence.
Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with senior government leaders, the judiciary, partner agencies and the legal profession.
A proven ability to lead organisational change, drive innovation and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
Sound financial, workforce and resource management experience within a large and complex organisation.
A strong commitment to developing inclusive, high-performing teams and fostering a culture of wellbeing, accountability and collaboration.
The ability to identify emerging challenges and opportunities in the criminal justice system and translate these into practical and effective responses.

Skills

Criminal law
Criminal justice system
Leading complex legal practices
Driving strategic reform
Delivering high-quality legal services
Navigating complex legal, operational and policy environments
Stakeholder engagement
Influencing skills
Balancing strategic priorities, operational performance and financial accountability
Developing people
Fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture
Leading innovation and reform

Location

Sydney CBD

Work Type

Ongoing full-time
Flexible working options

Experience Level

PSSE Band 2
Senior leader

Salary/Compensations

PSSE Band 2 remuneration package

Benefits

Flexible Working
Professional Growth
Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing

About the Company

Legal Aid NSW is the largest legal aid agency in Australia, comprising a Central Sydney office and 28 offices in metropolitan, regional and remote locations across NSW.
It was established under the Legal Aid Commission Act 1979 as an independent authority to help economically and socially disadvantaged people to understand and protect their rights in the legal system.
In partnership with private practitioners, Legal Aid NSW provides legal services across all parts of NSW.
Legal Aid NSW’s criminal law program is the largest single criminal law practice in Australia.
It includes providing legal representation in the Local, District and Supreme Courts; specialist legal practices for children and First Nations clients, and in parole and preventative detention.

Equal Opportunity

We’re building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability and voice is included and valued.
We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with visible and invisible disability, culturally diverse communities, and LGBTQI+ communities so you can connect and flourish at every stage of your career.
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, working alongside like-minded and values driven people dedicated to justice, community impact, and delivering exceptional support and service through cross collaboration.
Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free.