Senior Legal Officer – 0000B99Z
About the Role
As a Senior Legal Officer at the NSW Electoral Commission, you will deliver legal advice to internal stakeholders on matters related to elections and electoral law, undertake detailed research and analysis, prepare briefings and formal correspondence, and provide expert support for the 2027 State General Election. This is a temporary full‐time role, up to 30 June 2027, graded as Clerk 9/10.
Key Knowledge, Experience and Essential Requirements
* Relevant tertiary qualifications.
* Admission as a lawyer and hold, or be eligible to hold, a Law Society of NSW Practising Certificate.
* Experience in statutory interpretation, legal analysis and drafting.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide clear, accurate and practical legal advice to a range of audiences.
* Well‐developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, high workloads and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
* Political neutrality, with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/third‐party campaigners.
* Result of a satisfactory criminal record check.
About the NSW Electoral Commission
The New South Wales Electoral Commission delivers trusted and independent systems, processes, oversight and engagement that support democracy in New South Wales. Our vision is to maintain confidence in the integrity of the democratic process and to make it easy for people to understand and participate.
* Running and regulating elections.
* Communicating and engaging with current and future voters, key NSW community stakeholders and election participants.
* Investigating possible offences and enforcing electoral and lobbying laws such as the Electoral Act 2017 and the Electoral Funding Act 2018.
What We Offer
* Opportunity to work on large‐scale events and support the local community.
* Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
* Work/life balance (35‐hour working week), flex leave, generous holidays and leave conditions.
* Access to a Fitness Passport for eligible staff.
Location
Sydney Region – Sydney City
Work Type
Full‐time
Number of Positions
1
Remuneration
Base salary ($129,464–$142,665) plus employer contributions to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Contact Carla Wilson –
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, mature‐age people, and culturally diverse backgrounds.
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