You. At the centre of big ideas. We are looking for a legal practitioner to join our collaborative team, assisting with legal and policy advice Ongoing (permanent) opportunity available within the Legal Branch Legal Officer, Grade III - Package includes base salary ($117,363 - $125,521) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. About the role. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Officer to join our high performing and collaborative team on an ongoing basis Reporting into the Principal Legal Officer, you will be assisting with the provision of timely and professional advice and other support to stakeholders on a broad range of legal, legislative and policy issues. You will also undertake legal and policy analysis, including assisting with the formulation and evaluation of legislative proposals. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description. You. Our ideal candidate. You will have experience and expertise in one or more relevant areas of law and generalist legal skills: environmental law, trade practices law, commercial law and/or public law (in particular, constitutional, or administrative law). You will have legal qualifications, and admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of NSW. You’re adaptable, resilient, and agile and can maintain a high level of professionalism when communicating with team members and other stakeholders You’re able to manage multiple tasks with competing timeframes, set priorities, meet deadlines and work as part of a small team. We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Driving big ideas at the heart of government. The Cabinet Office and Premier’s Department commenced operations on 1 July 2023 as separate but complementary agencies at the centre of government, replacing the Department of Premier and Cabinet. The Cabinet Office (TCO) enables robust Cabinet decision-making by ensuring policies and proposals submitted for consideration are of the highest quality and in line with government priorities. We drive big ideas at the heart of government. Imagine your career at the TCO and learn more about the department. Your career, your way. We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve. At the TCO, you get access to: flexible working arrangements inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching flex leave great learning and development opportunities and professional networks employee support services fitness and well-being programs staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network. How to apply To start your journey in becoming our new Legal Officer , you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include: a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages). a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities of the role (maximum 2 pages) To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks. Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for certain roles. Being placed in a talent pool gives you opportunities to be considered for roles over an 18 month period. Depending on the type of talent pool you are placed in, you can be considered for roles within specific agencies or across NSW Government. Salary: Legal Officer, Grade III. Package includes base salary ($117,363 - $125,521) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Applications will close on: Sunday, 19 November 2023 (11:59 PM) Approximate Start date: To be agreed with successful candidate. Learn more For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Amalia Stanizzo on 9228 5366 or amalia.stanizzotco.nsw.gov.au If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at supportiworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679. Our commitment The Cabinet Office acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.