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Solicitor in ChargeDomestic Violence Unit Legal Officer Grade VI Salary range $165,865 - $169,369 (plus superannuation and leave loading) Full-time Temporary up to 12 months Location: Sydney. Flexible working available. About usLegal 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 roleThis is a senior leadership role for an experienced lawyer who wants to make real impact. Youll lead Legal Aid NSWs Domestic Violence Unit, guiding a specialist team, running complex matters, and ensuring people experiencing domestic and family violence get expert, traumainformed legal support. Youll work closely with courts, government and community partners, help shape law reform and policy, and play a key role in improving how services reach vulnerable people across NSW.About youYoure a peoplefirst leader who thrives in a big peoplemanagement role and knows how to support teams doing emotionally demanding work. You understand the complexities of domestic and family violence practice and can guide, motivate and care for people working at the frontline. You lead with empathy and confidence, inspire others through change, and are comfortable being the public and professional face of an organisations response to domestic violence. Youre also skilled at navigating complex stakeholder relationships and influencing across courts, government and community partners to achieve better outcomes.WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!We are committed to diversity and inclusionWe 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 or 02 9134 9347.To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.Other benefits of working with us 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 The essential requirements for this roleYou must: hold a Legal Qualification be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW be able to provide a current Unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and and Working with Children Check hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency(for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies) have the capacity to travel regularly, and to regional and remote areas be a Registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia as per provisions of section 55B of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) The Family Law Division have several roles where it is a statutory obligation for staff to hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will be required to provide your Working with Children Check details prior to commencement in any role requiring the check.How to applyYou 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) cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please address targeted questions. Target Question 1Outline your experience in domestic and family violence service delivery and/or related law reform or policy work, and your view of Legal Aids role in responding to domestic and family violence.Target Question 2Describe your experience leading a statewide and/or multidisciplinary team, particularly in complex or highpressure environments.You must clearly label your responses to each Target Question, for example, by using headings such as Target Question 1 and Target Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.Do you need help to apply?If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Emma Smallwood, and 02 5525 1655.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.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.Applying for a role is a great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application.Closing Date: Thursday, 7