Law Reform Commissioner

Department of Communities and Justice; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

The NSW Law Reform Commission is seeking a Part-Time Commissioner appointed by the Attorney General for up to 3 years. The role involves leading law reform work, working with the Chairperson, Commissioners and Secretariat to undertake references under the Law Reform Commission Act 1967, and guiding consultation processes.

The appointee will have distinguished legal leadership, extensive reform experience, and a strong reputation for judgment and integrity, with a collaborative approach to

Qualifications

• Leader in one or more fields of law.
• Extensive experience in law reform and law reform processes (including consultation).
• Displays the highest standard of judgment and integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Undertake law reform references referred by the Attorney General.
• Collaborate with the Chairperson, Commissioners and Secretariat staff.
• Contribute to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Skills

Leadership in law

Law reform experience

Collaboration

Education

Law degree or higher

Experience as teacher of law

Judicial office experience

Job description

Commissioner, NSW Law Reform Commission (Part-Time)

The Attorney General is seeking applications for appointment as Commissioner of the NSW Law Reform Commission for up to 3 years, part-time. The Commissioner works closely with the Chairperson, other Commissioners and Secretariat staff to undertake law reform references given to the Commission under the Law Reform Commission Act 1967 . The Commission currently has two references:

• Anti-Discrimination Act review
• Unlawful Injury and Death of Infants and Children review

Please visit the Commission’s website ( www.lawreform.nsw.gov.au ) for further information. The Attorney General is seeking to appoint a candidate who:

• is recognised as a leader in one or more fields of law
• has extensive experience in, and demonstrated aptitude for, law reform and law reform processes (including consultation)
• displays the highest standard of judgment and integrity, and
• has a proven ability to work collaboratively and collegiately alongside other professionals.

A person is qualified to be appointed as Commissioner under the Law Reform Commission Act if, in the opinion of the Attorney General, they are suitable for appointment by reason of:

• being or having been the holder of judicial office
• experience as an Australian legal practitioner in legal practice
• experience as a teacher of law
• academic attainment in law, or
• their special qualifications, training or experience.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, women, LGBTIQ+ people and carers. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Confidential Enquiries

Confidential enquiries may be directed to Dylan Huke, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 0484 362 936 or [e-mail] .

Closing Date Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT.