Company description:

Legal Aid

Job description:

Director, Human Resources

PSSE Band 1

Permanent, full-time role - 35 hours per week

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

Total remuneration package circa: $239,000

Genuine opportunity to make impactful organisational change

About us

Legal Aid NSW provides legal services in civil, criminal and family law to people experiencing disadvantage across New South Wales.

About the role

Lead and develop Legal Aid NSW's people and culture function to develop and implement strategies to support a strong, safe, respectful and inclusive workplace. As a member of the Executive Leadership Group, inspire Legal Aid NSW to provide innovative and best practice legal services, be a respectful and inclusive workplace, and make impactful changes to the justice system.

About you

You are a strategic and experienced leader in people, culture and organisational development, with a passion for social justice and public service.

You have experience in delivering strategies that align with organisational goals in a timely and efficient manner.

You have deep knowledge of relevant regulations, policies and best practices, and can navigate complex environments, manage risk and enhance employee engagement.

You are skilled in leading organisational change, continuous improvement, and are committed to creating a positive work environment, where all employees feel inspired, valued and supported. You see the HR function as a critical lever to drive positive cultural change across the organisation.

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 [email protected]

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. 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

Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW

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)

live in NSW or willing to relocate to NSW

relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated senior HR leadership experience

How to apply

You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting.

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 essential requirements and the following two (2) targeted questions:

Targeted Question 1: Describe a significant organisational change initiative you led. Outline the strategies you used to manage resistance and ensure successful implementation and how the impact of this change was measured.

Targeted Question 2: Legal Aid NSW values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Provide an example of how you have promoted these values in your current or most previous role. Outline the specific actions you took to create a more inclusive workplace, and the outcomes achieved.

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, please reach out to Jess Lewy and Hannah Arnott, at Orchard Talent, via [email protected] or call 02 9157 6215.
• 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 and Focus Capabilities 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
• We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

Closing Date: Monday, 18 August 2025 at 11.59pm