Job Description
Full job description
Legal Aid Commission, Office of the
Reference number
8070XXXXXX
Occupation
Project Officer
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney City
Salary
No info
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Project Officer (Policy) - Clerk Grade 7/8
Temporary Full-Time position
Salary - $113,574.00 - $125,720.00 (plus super & annual leave loading)
Location – Central Sydney
About us
Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.
Legal Aid NSW also manages service agreements with non-government organisations to deliver legal and non-legal services across NSW.
About the role
Working within a welcoming and passionate team, the role provides support to the Senior Project Officer (Policy) and Manager, WDVCAP* Unit, in relation to domestic and family violence policy development, managing service agreements with non-government providers, and other professional support matters.
Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program
About the WDVCAP Unit
The Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program (WDVCAP) Unit administers NSW Government funding for Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCASs) through service agreements with non-government providers. WDVCASs provide women experiencing domestic and family violence with information, referrals, safety planning, court advocacy and case management. The WDVCAP Unit also manages Commonwealth funding for the Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS) Social Support Services. The FASS is an integrated model of legal and social support for people impacted by domestic and family violence and going through the family law process.
The WDVCAP Unit monitors WDVCAS and FASS services to ensure they meet their service agreement obligations. We also provide policy advice and practice support, such as mentoring and training to frontline staff.
The WDVCAP Unit works in partnership with:
NSW Police Force
NSW Local Courts
Department of Communities and Justice
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Non-government organisations and peak bodies
Other stakeholders including Corrective Services and NSW Health.
About you
The successful candidate will possess exceptional writing abilities, knowledge of the domestic and family violence sector, and strong program management skills, preferably including service planning and experience with procurement. You will play a crucial role in our collaborative team, driving impactful policy initiatives.
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 the area of 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.
The essential requirements for this role
You must:
be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or 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)
For the first two weeks, full-time attendance in the office is required for training and induction purposes. Following this, in line with Legal Aid NSW’s flexible work policy and the WDVCAP Unit team design agreement, attendance is required in the office at least twice a week.
How to apply
You MUST submit your application online. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.
Your application must include:
your resume (no more than 5 pages)
cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the below two targeted questions:
Targeted Question 1: What is your understanding of the work of the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program (WDVCAP) and the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS)?
Targeted Question 2: Why do your skills and experience make you a good fit for this role?
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?
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 Fiona Quigley on Fiona.Quigley@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
Guide to creating a resume and cover letter
Closing Date: Sunday, 22 February at 11:59pm
Legal Aid Commission, Office of the
Reference number
8070XXXXXX
Occupation
Project Officer
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney City
Salary
No info
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Project Officer (Policy) - Clerk Grade 7/8
Temporary Full-Time position
Salary - $113,574.00 - $125,720.00 (plus super & annual leave loading)
Location – Central Sydney
About us
Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.
Legal Aid NSW also manages service agreements with non-government organisations to deliver legal and non-legal services across NSW.
About the role
Working within a welcoming and passionate team, the role provides support to the Senior Project Officer (Policy) and Manager, WDVCAP* Unit, in relation to domestic and family violence policy development, managing service agreements with non-government providers, and other professional support matters.
Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program
About the WDVCAP Unit
The Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program (WDVCAP) Unit administers NSW Government funding for Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCASs) through service agreements with non-government providers. WDVCASs provide women experiencing domestic and family violence with information, referrals, safety planning, court advocacy and case management. The WDVCAP Unit also manages Commonwealth funding for the Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS) Social Support Services. The FASS is an integrated model of legal and social support for people impacted by domestic and family violence and going through the family law process.
The WDVCAP Unit monitors WDVCAS and FASS services to ensure they meet their service agreement obligations. We also provide policy advice and practice support, such as mentoring and training to frontline staff.
The WDVCAP Unit works in partnership with:
NSW Police Force
NSW Local Courts
Department of Communities and Justice
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Non-government organisations and peak bodies
Other stakeholders including Corrective Services and NSW Health.
About you
The successful candidate will possess exceptional writing abilities, knowledge of the domestic and family violence sector, and strong program management skills, preferably including service planning and experience with procurement. You will play a crucial role in our collaborative team, driving impactful policy initiatives.
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 the area of 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.
The essential requirements for this role
You must:
be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or 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)
For the first two weeks, full-time attendance in the office is required for training and induction purposes. Following this, in line with Legal Aid NSW’s flexible work policy and the WDVCAP Unit team design agreement, attendance is required in the office at least twice a week.
How to apply
You MUST submit your application online. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.
Your application must include:
your resume (no more than 5 pages)
cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the below two targeted questions:
Targeted Question 1: What is your understanding of the work of the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program (WDVCAP) and the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS)?
Targeted Question 2: Why do your skills and experience make you a good fit for this role?
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?
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 Fiona Quigley on Fiona.Quigley@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
Guide to creating a resume and cover letter
Closing Date: Sunday, 22 February at 11:59pm
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Project Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert 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 Government Job Alert is a plus.