The legal officer role involves providing clear advice and guidance to stakeholders, supporting managers with documentation and decision-making, gathering and organizing documentation for efficient grant reviews, handling enquiries and escalations, supervising and coaching team members, and maintaining specialized knowledge for high-quality service delivery.
Key requirements include a minimum of 12 months experience in providing legal advice or a similar legal position, admission as a lawyer in NSW with a current Australian practising certificate permitting government legal practice, a strong work ethic and proactive attitude, public sector experience, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.