Temporary People & Culture Partner
* Be a trusted partner, driving impactful people and workforce strategies
* Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for continuous learning
* Temporary until October 2026, with flexible work arrangements available
If you're considering a secondment or temporary employment opportunity to support your professional development, this opportunity could be a right fit for you.
Salary Classification: Clerk Grade 9/10
Employment Status: Temporary full time, 35 hours per week, until the end of October 2026.
Salary: $129,464 - $142,665 p.a. base salary. Superannuation and annual leave loading are paid in addition to the base salary.
Location: Our primary place of work is the CSO Office located at 60-70 Elizabeth Street.
Please note we will be relocating to an exciting new premises located at Parkline Place, 252 Pitt Street, Sydney in July 2026.
About the Role
The Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO) is recruiting for a temporary People & Culture Partner to join the People & Culture team to help drive performance, engagement and transformation across the Office.
In this role, you'll work side-by-side with legal and corporate leaders to deliver people solutions across the entire employee lifecycle. You will also support workforce planning activities, including resourcing, workforce insights and capability uplift.
As a trusted partner, you'll support the timely resolution of employee relations matters, champion capability development, and embed a culture of inclusion, excellence, and continuous improvement. Your expertise will help shape a resilient, future-ready workforce that supports the delivery of high-quality legal services to NSW Government and its agencies.
Please note we are looking to fill this role as soon as possible. If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
About you. Our ideal candidate
* You are a current HR partner with demonstrated experience collaborating with leaders to deliver effective workforce and organisational solutions.
* You have experience working in a professional services environment, with the capability to support high-performing teams and manage sensitive employee relations matters with discretion and professionalism.
* You possess excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and drive positive outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.
* You foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture, valuing diverse perspectives and creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and contribute meaningfully.
* You are collaborative and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment.
Essential Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management or a related field, or equivalent experience in a comparable role.
For more information about this role, please click here
How to Apply
For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include an updated resume (max 5 pages) and a short cover letter (max 1 page) outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist the hiring manager in determining your suitability for the role.
You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact Anna Gattupalli, A/Talent Acquisition Partner on 0427 413 924 or email to further discuss.
Closing date: Thursday, 16 April 2026 (AEST 7:59PM)
Recruitment enquiries: Please email Jane Francis, Director People & Culture via email
Why work for the CSO?
The CSO provides high-quality and cost-effective legal services to the NSW Government and its agencies. As a trusted legal advisor to the NSW Government, our principal role is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner.
We act with integrity and professional independence, guided by the government sector's core values. We are focussed on providing excellent client service and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.
For more information about the CSO, go to our website here and follow us on LinkedIn.
Why us
* We have a strong flexible working culture designed to support employees balance all stages of their working life
* We are invested in capability development through learning and development, networking and on the job experiences
* We proactively support your health and wellbeing through tailored programs, an employee assistance program and coaching services
* We provide access to the Fitness Passport program – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to staff and their families
* We have employee lead networks who actively support inclusion, collaboration and wellbeing
* We want to learn from you and your experiences!
Our commitment to diversity
At the CSO, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our diverse community.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse people, veterans and other diverse communities.