Legal Officer Grade 4/5

Ongoing Full-Time

Woolloomooloo - Moving to Sydney CBD early 2026

About us

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Senior Lawyer- Media Law to be part of our Commercial & Administrative Law team, within the Office of the General Counsel.
The Senior Lawyer is responsible for the provision of high quality, timely, ethical and professional legal services in relation to commercial and other matters involving the NSWPF, with a particular focus on legal matters relating to the NSWPF’s media activities.
This includes, for example, transacting production and similar agreements, intellectual property licensing and advice, publication review, and defamation advice.While the Senior Lawyer’s practice will primarily be constituted by legal matters related to the NSWPF’s media activities, the Senior Lawyer will also be expected to undertake work arising in the Commercial & Administrative Law Unit’s other work streams from time to time, including in administrative law.

The successful candidate will either have a specialisation of relevance to the Senior Lawyer’s role or sufficient transferable skills, knowledge and experience to enable the development of such specialisation with support.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

competitive salary;

flexible work options;

opportunity to purchase leave;

annual leave loading;

corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;

free annual influenza vaccination; and

salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease.

How to Apply

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter addressing the focus capabilities and explaining your interest in the role (2 pages maximum: see role description), as well as an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills and experience of relevance.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager Jonathan Vasilliou via (02) 9506 5140.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

an Australian Citizen;

a permanent resident of Australia; or

a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

If you identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or you require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the HR Diversity Team by email at [email protected].

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at [email protected].

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.