Company description:

Legal Aid

Job description:

Director, Administration of Funded Programs

Central Sydney CBD

Permanent, full-time role - 35 hours per week

Sydney Office (Haymarket) with flexible/hybrid work arrangements available

Newly created role - PSSE Band 1

About the role

Legal Aid NSW is recruiting a Director, Administration of Funded Programs.

This is a critical leadership role that will lead the management of the administration of Commonwealth and State Government funding programs to ensure that we, Legal Aid NSW fulfils its commitment to ensuring the funding is allocated and utilised in the best manner for the vulnerable people of NSW.

The role works with a high level of autonomy and will escalate issues directly to the CEO or Executive Director depending on the sensitivity and timing. The role is fully accountable for the quality, integrity and validity of information and advice provided. The role is not a member of the Executive but contributes to strategic planning in relation to collaborative service delivery with partner organisations.

About you

We are seeking an experienced director or senior manager level funds administrator to manage the resourcing and planning within each of the funding program units. The successful applicant will respond to existing and emerging Government requirements and actively participate in reviews and assessment of the program/services. In this role, you will also be the person responsible for identifying areas for improvements and developments that enhance the quality, efficiency and compliance of program administration, including facilitating any opportunities for stakeholder engagements across the legal assistance sector that Legal Aid NSW is involved in.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion

Legal Aid NSW is committed to being a culturally safe and inclusive organisation for all people and communities that work with and interact with us, where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.

People with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply — 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 [email protected].

The essential requirements for this role

You must:

Demonstrated leadership experience in a senior equivalent level role responsible for funding allocation and adherence

Knowledge and understanding of the funding administration, policy and compliance requirements

Willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check

Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (essential for ongoing roles)

How to apply

Upload your resume (no more than 5 pages)

Upload cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please address the following targeted two (2) questions:

1. Outline your experience managing federal and/or state-based funding, including any challenging situations you have encountered and resolved, and how?

2. Describe a time when you provided advice to stakeholders about a change of legislation that involved federal and/or state-based funding administration?

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 Craig Cole - Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 0403 530 620 or email: [email protected]
• 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: Thursday, 14 August 2025 11.59pm