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Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/39umjy Company description: Legal Aid Job description: Practice Manager Crime - Legal Officer V - Salary range $154,403.00 - $157,430.00 - Temporary and ongoing opportunities - Moree and Tamworth Location Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal, family and civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness. About the role "Being a senior lawyer requires sound judgment knowing what matters most when everything feels urgent." As a Senior Criminal Lawyer, you are the calm in the storm. The person who cuts through chaos, steadies a team, and moves complex matters forward with clarity. This role calls for confidence, judgement, and compassion. The kind of leadership that changes outcomes for clients experiencing hardship. In this role, you will: - deliver expert advice and representation in complex criminal law matters - contribute to a focused, organised, highperforming practice - supervise junior lawyers with clarity, direction, and care - work collaboratively and cohesively in an office and with other legal divisions - contribute to reforms and initiatives that improve client outcomes - lead with purpose bringing clarity to complexity and lifting those around you You will thrive in this role if you: - excel at prioritising competing demands - enjoy developing and guiding others - bring strong legal expertise and clear leadership - value collaborative, traumainformed practice - embrace a culture of wellbeing, flexibility and support The Role Description sets out the responsibilities and Focus Capabilities of the role. The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. About Moree Moree: a town rich in culture, heritage, agriculture and natural assets. The Moree Office of Legal Aid NSW is in Moree Plains Shire in northern Current South Wales on Gomeroi/Kamilaroi Country. Moree is located on the banks of the Mehi River in the heart of NSW''s northern wheatbelt and recognised nationally as Australia''s Artesian Spa Capital. Click here to take a tour of all the highlights Moree has to offer! About Tamworth Tamworth is in the heart of NSW''s New England region, approximately 5 hours drive from Sydney CBD and 3 hours from Newcastle, on the stunning land of the Kamilaroi/Gomeroi people. There are plenty of beautiful walks, drives and local towns to explore. Tamworth offers cycle and walking paths, cafes, pubs and restaurants. It has a regional art gallery, museum, conservatorium of music, cinema and a thriving live music scene - and no, not just country music! It''s also well known for great vintage clothes shopping! Beaches are just 3 hours'' drive away - perfect for a weekend break. A weekend in Sydney isn''t a problem - drive down after work on Friday or catch the plane. You''ll be there in an hour. Benefits of working with us - Additional 1 week''s annual leave and assistance with travel costs (Moree only) - Financial assistance with relocation costs, temporary accommodation and living in a remote area allowance - Committed to diversity and inclusion and are a workforce that reflects our clients. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and the LGBTQI+ community - You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities. - We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life - Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW! We are committed to diversity and inclusion We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard. We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. For application support (including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format) or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at ************@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9***. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. The essential requirements for this role You must: - be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW - be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us - be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check - have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You may be required to travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles. How to apply You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting. Your application must include: - your resume (no more than 5 pages in PDF or word format) - cover letter (no more than 2 pages in PDF or word format). In your cover letter, please address the below two targeted questions: ** Please note in your application whether you are applying for a role at Moree, Tamworth or both. We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies in Moree and Tamworth that we have over the next 18 months. If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Haney Cho (she/her), Solicitor in Charge at Moree Legal Aid office at *********@legalaid.nsw.gov.au. If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have. Applying for a role is a great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application. Closing Date: Sunday 12/04/2026 at 11.59pm Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/39umjy Practice Manager Crime (Moree) Legal Aid Nsw Moree### Reply to this offerImpress this employer describing Your skills and abilities, fill out the form below and leave Your personal touch in the presentation letter. #J-18808-Ljbffr