Office Manager Clerk Grade 7/8 Gosford Salary range $113,574 - $125,720 (pro-rata) Temporary 12-month role, part time 3 days per week / 21 hours per week The Legal Aid Gosford Office is seeking a self‑driven leader ready to support high‑performing teams and make a meaningful impact for the local community 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 Please note that this recruitment activity, which may include a creation of a talent pool, is restricted to the Gosford office. In this role, you will support and advise the Solicitor in Charge on operational matters to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality client services within a busy, multi‑disciplinary legal environment. You will manage and coordinate the administration team, ensuring the office is appropriately resourced and that client service activities run efficiently and consistently. You will work collaboratively with another Office Manager 7/8, sharing leadership responsibilities to support staff performance, maintain operational standards, and contribute to a cohesive, client‑centred culture within the Gosford office. About You You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, confidently managing competing priorities, tight deadlines, and a high volume of work. With strong leadership and well‑developed interpersonal skills, you work collaboratively with the Solicitor in Charge and the broader team to ensure smooth, effective office operations. Highly organised and systematic in your approach, you are proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about taking on varied tasks. You bring transparency, reliability, and sound judgment to all aspects of your work. You are committed to leading a capable team to deliver high‑quality, client‑centred services, while also supporting staff development and fostering a positive, inclusive and service‑focused culture. 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 requiring 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 You Must The essential requirements for this role 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) Be willing to work at the Gosford office 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 (2) Targeted Questions Describe your experience leading and developing a team in a busy, client‑focused environment. How have you supported staff performance, managed conflict or pressure, and built a positive workplace culture? The Gosford Legal Aid Office operates across criminal, family, civil practice areas. Please outline your knowledge or experience within legal environments and how you have applied this knowledge to support client services and administrative functions. 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 on 02 9219 5096 or on axel.maire@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 RoleWorking at Legal Aid NSW Closing Date: Sunday 29th March 2026 at 11.59pm
