Solicitor IV Domestic Family Violence Legal Education - Legal Officer Grade IV • Competitive Salary: $144,058 - $146,831 (plus superannuation and leave loading) • Ongoing Full-time role • Sydney (flexible location including applications from Greater Sydney accepted) About us Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices. About the role To develop, co-ordinate and deliver training and information on domestic violence initiatives and to produce and maintain domestic and family violence resources, including maintenance of the Family Violence Law website. To contribute to domestic and family violence law reform activities and to provide legal services to clients of the Domestic Violence Unit. About you The successful candidate is highly adaptable and collaborative professional with a deep understanding of domestic and family violence and law reform. You have a proven ability to deliver engaging training sessions and communicate complex information in clear, accessible language. You are skilled in updating and developing resources and coordinating projects across teams. The successful candidate brings sector-specific experience and insight, ensuring a strong cultural and team fit. Known for being calm under pressure, and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, you are organised, self-driven, and enthusiastic. You work well independently whilst thriving in team environments and are known for being approachable and committed to fostering positive working relationships. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW! We are committed to diversity and inclusion We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard. We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au. Other benefits of working with us • You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities. • We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life • Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW The essential requirements for this role You must: • be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW • be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us • be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check • hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies) • live in NSW or willing to relocate to NSW • capacity to travel regularly, and to regional and remote The Family Law Division have several roles where it is a statutory obligation for staff to hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will be required to provide your Working with Children Check details prior to commencement in any role requiring the check. How to apply You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting. Your application must include: • your resume (no more than 5 pages) • cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the two Targeted Questions: • Target Question 1: Describe a time when you contributed to law reform or helped influence changes in legislation or policy? What impact did your involvement have? • Target Question 2: Describe your experience working in the domestic violence (DV) sector. What key issues have you observed or addressed in your role? We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months. Do you need help to apply? If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Anika Huda, Solicitor In Charge DVU on 02 9219 5950 or via email on Anika.Huda@legalaid.nsw.gov.au If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have. The Role Description sets out the responsibilities and Focus Capabilities of the role. The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. Applying for a role is a great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application. Closing Date: Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11.59pm Legal Aid
