Legal Officer

Everyone plays here

 

Step into a dynamic legal role at NSW Office of Sport – Part-Time Opportunity!

• Enhance your legal skills while making a positive impact on the community.
• Salary ranges from $77,012 to $130,542 + super & leave loading.
• Temporary part-time opportunity from 7 April 2026 up to 7 April 2027
• Based at Sydney Olympic Park location – flexible work arrangements will be considered.

 

About the role

Step into the dynamic world of sport as a Solicitor at the Office of Sport, where your days will be anything but routine. You will provide legal services across a generalist practice in 5 core workstreams advisory, transaction, legislation, litigation and other government business.

This position promises a variety of work with a supportive and professional experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: PSC - Role Description-Legal-Officer (LOG I-III)

 

About you

Our ideal candidate will have experience in providing written legal advice and experience in one or more of the following: drafting contracts and other transactional documents, litigation including court process, advising on legislative reform or handling government matters including privacy, applications made under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, Standing Orders and other government specific issues.

Your communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and provide clear and comprehensive legal advice that helps steer the Office of Sport towards its strategic priorities. You will need to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, all while maintaining a high standard of ethical practice and integrity. If this sounds like you, we can't wait to meet you.

 

About us

The Office of Sport is a unique workplace, where no two days are the same! We work tirelessly and with passion to deliver on our purpose of ‘Everyone Plays Here’ – improving the lives of people across NSW through sport and active recreation. 

By providing leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure, our work makes a difference – improving health outcomes, connecting communities and making a stronger NSW. Our team members are collaborative, creative, hardworking and innovative, brought together by a common goal of ensuring sport and active recreation is a place for all people in NSW. 

 

Essential Requirements

• Formal qualifications include admission as a legal practitioner in NSW.

 

How to apply?

Your online application must include:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role (maximum 1 page)
• An up-to-date CV outlining experience, skills & achievements relevant to this role (maximum 5 pages)

 

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and pre-employment checks.

Applications close: 11.50pm, Sunday 22 March 2025

Contact for enquiries: Tom Jackson - tom.jackson@sport.nsw.gov.au 

 

What’s in it for you?

The Office of Sport offers you the opportunity to make a direct, shared contribution and difference to sport and recreation in NSW and have a positive impact on quality of life of our clients. We offer a family-friendly and flexible working environment, competitive salaries, and generous leave entitlements. Our benefits include salary packaging, access to the Fitness Passport, the Employee Assistance Program, and free onsite parking.

Inclusion is a huge focus for the Office, internally and externally. In addition to actively promoting employment for women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, we are also committed to increasing opportunities for everyone to participate in sport and active recreation. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging.

We want you to bring your best self to this recruitment process. If you feel you may require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team via workforcemanagement@sport.nsw.gov.au