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Practice Manager Crime - Legal Officer V Salary range$154,403.00 - $157,430.00 Temporaryfull-timepositionuntil November 2027 Moree Location About us Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal,familyand 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 legalexpertiseand clear leadership value collaborative, traumainformed practice embrace a culture of wellbeing,flexibilityand support TheRole Descriptionsetsout the responsibilities and Focus Capabilities of the role. The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role descriptionindicatewhat 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,agricultureand natural assets. The Moree Office of Legal Aid NSW is in Moree Plains Shire in northern New South WalesonGomeroi/Kamilaroi Country. Moree islocatedon the banks of theMehiRiver in the heart of NSW''s northern wheatbelt and recognised nationally as Australia''s Artesian Spa Capital. Clickhereto take a tour of all the highlights Moree has to offer! Benefitsof working with us Additional 1 week''s annual leave andassistancewith travel costs Financialassistancewith 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,developmentand 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 atWorking 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,respectedand 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 diversepeopleand other diverse communities. We acknowledge,supportand 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 ator02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visitAdjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. The essential requirements for this role You must: be admitted orbeeligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW be able to provide acurrentNSWPractising Certificatebefore you startwork with us be willing todoa Criminal Record CheckandWorking with Children Check have a valid Driver Licence and/or the capacity to travel regularly. You maybe requiredto travel to regional and remote areas for certain roles. How to apply You mustsubmityour 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 beforesubmitting. Your application must include: yourresume (no more than5pagesin PDF or word format) cover letter (no more than2 pagesin PDF or word format). In your cover letter, pleaseaddressthebelowtwo targeted questions: Target Question 1 - What is yourexperience in Criminal Law?What makes you ready for this senior role? Target Question 2 - Providean example of a timewhere you used your skills and experience in mentoring,supervisingand inspiring others? We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacanciesin Moree thatwe have over the next 18 months. Do you need help to apply? If you have questions about the role, you can reach out toHaney Cho (she/her), Solicitor in Charge at Moree Legal Aid office at. If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSWAboriginal Services Branchto arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have. Applying for a roleisa great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application. Closing Date:Sunday 12/04/2026at11.59pm