Training Officer, Practitioner Relations Clerk Grade 7/8 • Salary range $113,574 - $125,720 • Temporary 12 months, Full Time role • Based in Sydney (travel to regional offices as required) About us Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal, family and civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness. About the role The Training Officer will be responsible for identifying, developing, coordinating and delivering training to private practitioners who represent legal aid clients across a broad range of subject matter, in liaison with the practice areas and other divisions of Legal Aid NSW as relevant. About the Practitioner Relations Team The Practitioner Relations team was established in February 2025 to strengthen the relationship between Legal Aid NSW and the private practitioners who provide vital services to legally aided clients. This team plays a key role in supporting, attracting, and retaining private practitioners, fostering stronger partnerships, About you You are a natural collaborator who thrives on building strong partnerships. In this role, you will engage and work closely with teams from diverse practice areas to understand their training goals and align them with the needs of private practitioners. Your ability to balance service area priorities with practitioner needs will ensure the delivery of impactful, tailored training programs. Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for working with others are essential. You also must have the ability to travel. 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. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 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 willing to do a Criminal Record Check and 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) 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 answer the following two targeted questions. • Outline how your knowledge, skills and experience are aligned to the role • Explain why you are interested in applying for the position and your relevant skills 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? It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you: • If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Axel Maire, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, axel.maire@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 0404 161 900. 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 • Working at Legal Aid NSW Closing Date: Monday 12th January 2026 at 11.59pm Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal, family and civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness.
