Senior Legal Officer

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SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER


This opportunity offers:

Ongoing employment
Full time role & 35 hour working week
RFS Level 10/11
Attractive annual salary $131,213 - $144,591 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Lauren Smith, Manager Legal, for a confidential chat on 02 8741 4904.


Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.


What you’ll be doing:

An exciting opportunity to join a fast paced and dynamic Legal Team within an emergency services environment, which works across a very diverse range of legal areas and is always doing new and interesting things. No day is ever the same!


To thrive in this role, you will have:

4-5 Years PAE (however, more experience would be highly regarded).
A hard working, strategic and adaptable mindset, calm under pressure, with an ability to communicate persuasively with a large range of stakeholders.
Experience in property, including environmental law, would be highly valued.
Experience in employment, safety, commercial or contract areas would also be valued.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description and our organisation structure.


Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.


Why work for us?

Corporate uniform available
Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
Salary packaging options available
One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

You'll also get to enjoy: (HQ Specific)

Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities
Local eateries and childcare facilities
Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park
Eligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic Park Connected Membership program, at an additional cost

To ignite your RFS journey:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application via RFS Careers, and attach:

A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 21 September 2025.


Important recruitment Information

A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below


Vacancy Reference: R25/237


This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

 

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