• Meaningful legal work for the benefit of the community
• In-house advising and conduct of litigation on behalf of the Commission
• Unique and diverse practice in criminal and civil law
• Exciting and challenging opportunities to work in a specialist law enforcement agency
• Sydney CBD location
• Commitment to a diverse workplace
• Flexible work arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Remuneration: From $125,720 to $146,831 per annum (exclusive of superannuation and leave loading)

About the role:

The NSW Crime Commission’s purpose is to disrupt, reduce and prevent the incidence of organised and other serious crime in New South Wales. The Commission is structured into several divisions, support teams and specialist units.

The Commission’s Legal & Confiscations Division exercises independent professionalism at all times, provides legal services (including legal advice, litigation services and transactional legal work) to the Commission. Significant aspects of the work include conducting litigation; supporting the Commission’s criminal and financial investigations, advising on legal compliance, and preparing and making applications for statutory warrants on behalf of the Commission.

The Lawyer Grade III-IV is responsible for routine and regular legal activities across (as applicable) criminal investigations, financial investigations, and/or coercive examinations and investigations to ensure that the Commission complies with all relevant legislation, policy and procedures. The role provides independent legal advice and assistance to the Commission on a range of legal transactions and litigation proceedings, and undertakes guided legal research and analysis to support the functions of the Commission.

Note: Specific roles may focus on criminal investigations or financial investigations; however, Lawyers may be required to undertake work relating to any of these areas as required.

Security vetting:

You must be an Australian citizen to be eligible to work at the NSW Crime Commission.

The recommended candidates must be willing to participate in and secure appropriate security clearances by providing comprehensive details about their personal and financial interests and other relevant information about themselves, their families and their associates.

The Crime Commission Regulation 2022 under the Crime Commission Act 2012 stipulates that it is a condition of employment at the Commission that a member of staff obtain and maintain:

1. a security clearance issued by the Commissioner, and
2. a security clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency that the Commissioner determines is necessary for the position.

How to apply:

Applications for this role must be submitted through the NSW Crime Commission Careers Website and you are strongly encouraged to familiarise yourself with the requirements as outlined in the Role Description. You are also encouraged to read this Guide for Job Applicants to help as you prepare your application.

To apply for this role please submit three separate documents:

1. your resume (maximum five A4 pages) including your citizenship status,
2. a cover letter no longer than one A4 page, generally outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role and,
3. a document no longer than two A4 pages specifically answering the two targeted questions.

Targeted Questions

1. Outline an example where you have been urgently tasked with providing legal advice in an unfamiliar area of law and how you approached the task and its outcome.

2. Provide an example of a challenging ethical problem you have encountered in a legal environment and your solution to it.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 18 months.

Should you require any further information about applying for this role please contact the Commission’s People & Culture team at [email protected].