Job Description
Full job description
Key leadership role supporting specialist legal teams in Sydney
Great opportunity for professional growth and collaboration
Make a meaningful impact by helping deliver vital services to vulnerable clients
About us
Legal Aid NSW provides legal support in criminal, family, and civil law. We offer advice, court assistance, and family dispute resolution by phone or at our 28 offices.
About the role
The role is based in Sydney within the Crime Specialist practice area that includes the Commonwealth Crime Unit (CCU) and the High Risk Offender (HRO) teams. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the daily operations, supporting the CCU and/or HRO teams. You will work closely with legal and administrative staff to coordinate resources, manage office processes and help deliver high-quality services to vulnerable clients across New South Wales.
About you
You will have extensive experience working in a busy and demanding environment, meeting tight deadlines, working collaboratively and managing conflicting priorities effectively.
You will possess strong leadership skills and have the ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills to support the Solicitor in Charge to ensure the requirements of the role are met.
Ideally, you will be someone who considers themselves to be highly organised and systematic in their approach to work. You will be proactive and enthusiastic about taking on varied tasks, in addition to being reliable and transparent in all aspects of your work.
You will be passionate about leading a team to provide a high standard of client centred services, whilst also identifying and supporting the varied learning and development needs and goals of the team.
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. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
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.
The essential requirements for this role
You must:
be willing to do a Criminal Record Check
hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
How to apply
Your application must include:
your resume (no more than 5 pages)
cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please address the following two targeted questions:
Tell us how you have effectively led a team and demonstrated judgment and discretion within an office; and
How you manage competing priorities and high volumes of work with limited resources, to main high quality service delivery
You MUST submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will NOT be accepted.
Make sure your application is complete, and you have answered all questions before you submit.
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Do you need help to apply?
It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:
If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager or Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Axel Maire on or email: Axel.Maire@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
The Role Description sets out the responsibilities 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
Working at Legal Aid NSW
Closing Date: 27th July 2026, 11.59pm
Key leadership role supporting specialist legal teams in Sydney
Great opportunity for professional growth and collaboration
Make a meaningful impact by helping deliver vital services to vulnerable clients
About us
Legal Aid NSW provides legal support in criminal, family, and civil law. We offer advice, court assistance, and family dispute resolution by phone or at our 28 offices.
About the role
The role is based in Sydney within the Crime Specialist practice area that includes the Commonwealth Crime Unit (CCU) and the High Risk Offender (HRO) teams. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the daily operations, supporting the CCU and/or HRO teams. You will work closely with legal and administrative staff to coordinate resources, manage office processes and help deliver high-quality services to vulnerable clients across New South Wales.
About you
You will have extensive experience working in a busy and demanding environment, meeting tight deadlines, working collaboratively and managing conflicting priorities effectively.
You will possess strong leadership skills and have the ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills to support the Solicitor in Charge to ensure the requirements of the role are met.
Ideally, you will be someone who considers themselves to be highly organised and systematic in their approach to work. You will be proactive and enthusiastic about taking on varied tasks, in addition to being reliable and transparent in all aspects of your work.
You will be passionate about leading a team to provide a high standard of client centred services, whilst also identifying and supporting the varied learning and development needs and goals of the team.
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. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.
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.
The essential requirements for this role
You must:
be willing to do a Criminal Record Check
hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
How to apply
Your application must include:
your resume (no more than 5 pages)
cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please address the following two targeted questions:
Tell us how you have effectively led a team and demonstrated judgment and discretion within an office; and
How you manage competing priorities and high volumes of work with limited resources, to main high quality service delivery
You MUST submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will NOT be accepted.
Make sure your application is complete, and you have answered all questions before you submit.
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Do you need help to apply?
It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:
If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager or Talent Acquisition Business Partner – Axel Maire on or email: Axel.Maire@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
The Role Description sets out the responsibilities 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
Working at Legal Aid NSW
Closing Date: 27th July 2026, 11.59pm
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Office Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.