Senior Lawyer (Grade 9/10) – Salary Range: $129,464 – $142,665 a.p. + superannuation – Employment: 2 ongoing full‐time roles – Location: Haymarket, Sydney
Position
Senior Lawyer x 2 – Grade 9/10, Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC)
Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice to the Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner on information access and privacy matters.
* Contribute to the development of case law on access to government information and privacy.
* Represent the Commissioners, primarily at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
* Draft documents including advice, submissions, briefing notes and correspondence.
* Undertake litigation, including representation at courts and tribunals.
* Identify and report on emerging and significant legal issues that may impact the IPC.
* Develop and provide guidance or training material to educate and build legal awareness among internal and external stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Appropriate tertiary qualifications and admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW.
* Current practising certificate, or eligibility to hold one.
* An interest in privacy and/or access to government information issues.
* Well‐developed research, analytical and problem‐solving skills.
* Demonstrated experience providing high quality legal advice on complex matters.
* Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
* Willingness to develop or acquire advocacy skills.
* Ability to collaborate as part of a team of legal and non‐legal professionals.
* Commitment to acting in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.
About the role
We are looking for two Senior Lawyers to join our small and dynamic team on either an ongoing basis or secondment (6–12 months). As a Senior Lawyer you will provide legal advice and legislative subject matter expertise to support the Information Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner in the exercise of their statutory functions, and represent them primarily at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). The Commissioners are responsible for overseeing the privacy and information access rights enshrined in the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998, Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002, and Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. Reporting to the Director, Regulatory Advice & General Counsel, you will be at the forefront of giving effect to the IPC's vision that privacy and access to government information rights are valued and protected in NSW.
About you
We are looking for a capable and dedicated professional to join a fast‐paced environment. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, interpreting and applying legislation, and working with multiple stakeholders to ensure the delivery of quality outcomes within tight timeframes. The successful applicant will enjoy diverse and challenging work in a collaborative team environment.
How to apply for the role at the IPC
Your application must include a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, and an up‐to‐date resume of no more than 5 pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Applicants invited for interview will be required to complete additional assessments. Please ensure you respond to all the selection criteria in your application and include your answers to the two pre‐screening questions below.
Question 1: Describe a time when you had to change someone's mind on an important issue. What approach did you take and what was the outcome?
Question 2: Describe a time when you had to provide legal advice on an unfamiliar area of law. What approach did you take and what was the outcome?
About us
The IPC is an independent integrity agency that supports the Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner to oversee the operation of privacy and information access laws in NSW. Our vision is to promote transparency and accountability through better access to information, balanced with a commitment to privacy rights for the people of NSW. For more information, visit our website https://www.ipc.nsw.gov.au.
Working at the IPC
The IPC is a great place to work! Our values of accountability, trust, service and integrity drive our initiatives and culture. We support innovative programs in areas as broad as digital government, access to information and privacy. We are an inclusive organisation that celebrates diversity and flexible work practices and believe our people are our greatest asset.
The IPC is proud to be an EEO Employer fully focused on equality and diversity. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
Closing Date
Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 9:59am
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