Legal Officer - City Of Parramatta Council, Australia - Department Of Climate Change, Energy, The Environment And Water

Description

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water Generalists - In-house (Legal)Government - State (Government & Defence) Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

Multiple roles available:

Ongoing and temporary legal roles (including creation of a talent pool)Based in Parramatta (flexible working offered) – other established work locations that are deemed suitable across NSW may be considered Salary relative to experience ranging from $108,153 to $121,870 + superannuation Our Legal team for the newly created Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is recruiting for multiple Legal Officers.

There are multiple roles available including ongoing roles and other roles that vary from 6 months to 24 months.

Our teams work collaboratively in a variety of areas including commercial, property, regulatory, environmental, administrative, planning, native title, construction and natural resources law with our work impacting millions of people in NSW.

Why join our teams?Fantastic Team Culture - Be a part of a collegiate and hard-working team of lawyers who approach their busy day-to-day work with good humour and a sense of fun Genuine long-term career opportunities - We invest in the continued development of not only your legal skills and knowledge but leadership capabilities to promote success Flexible Working – not only in hours but location.

Our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self Diverse Range of Complex, Rewarding and Engaging work - actively contribute to landmark projects and transformational reform for the people of NSWFocus on Wellbeing and Work/Life Balance - up to 18 flex days each year in addition to the 20 annual leave days; access to a Fitness Passport ).

About You We would be thrilled to receive applications from passionate lawyers with expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas of law: Commercial Privacy and Intellectual Property Property Energy Planning Biodiversity Water Construction and Infrastructure Projects Local Government Native Title Environmental Protection; and Compliance To be successful in this role you will be a highly motivated legal professional with a commitment to delivering quality legal advice and services to clients.

You will have strong research skills and a keen eye for detail with the ability to identify key issues and think critically to find strategically focused and evidence-based solutions.

Working within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will have high-level time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing tasks to meet deadlines.

You confidently engage with key stakeholders and team members to build and maintain collaborative relationships and can utilise your excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to communicate complex ideas and persuasive legal advice and support to a range of audiences in a range of styles.

Admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW and hold, or be eligible to hold, a NSW Practising Certificate.

For more information read the full Role Description:
Legal Officer DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment.

It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday, 14th May 2024 at 11:55 PMShould you require further information about the role please get in touch with Rachel Rogers, Principal Legal Officer via email to A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?Our Diversity team can assist to:provide alternative formats to applymake adjustments to the recruitment processoffer information about workplace adjustments and support networks We encourage people with disability to apply.

If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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