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The Legal Officer provides legal and policy advice and services to internal stakeholders to meet government obligations and ensure compliance with the law.
The role is Ongoing Full-time position.
Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Law Society of NSW or equivalent Practicing Certificate.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support the advice and services provided by the Legal team.
- Be able to provide legal and policy support to more senior legal officers in their areas of practice, which include regulatory prosecutions; statutory interpretation and instrument drafting; and preparation of instructions to the Crown Solicitor’s Office.
- Experience in preparing correspondence, research reports, submissions, briefing notes and other documents as required.
- Relevant knowledge and skills to be able to contribute to the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation governing the functions of the Commission and the Staff Agency.
About the NSW Electoral Commission
The New South Wales Electoral Commission delivers trusted and independent systems, processes, oversight and engagement that support democracy in New South Wales. Our vision is to maintain confidence in the integrity of the democratic process and make it easy for people to understand and participate.
- Running and regulating elections
- Communicating and engaging with current and future voters, key NSW community stakeholders and NSW election participants; and
- Investigating possible offences and enforcing electoral and lobbying laws such as the Electoral Act 2017 and the Electoral Funding Act 2018.
What we offer
- Opportunity to work on large scale events and assist your local community
- Career development opportunities through study and face to face training
- Access to self-paced expert-led training via LinkedIn Learning
- Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
- Staff social events to connect with colleagues
- Work/Life balance (35 hour working week), flex leave, generous holidays and leave conditions
- Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Convenient CBD location, access to public transport.
How to apply
As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to the two targeted questions; include a covering letter summarising your skills, knowledge and work experience; along with an up-to-date resume which clearly detail your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Applications extended to: Thursday 22 January 2026 @ 11.59pm
For further information please click on the Apply now button.
Seniority level
- Associate
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Legal
Industries
- Government Administration
