Lawyer

NSW Police Force; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging options

Convenient location

In-house gym

Job summary

NSW Police Force is seeking a Lawyer to join the Subpoena Objections Team, InfoLink, Office of the General Counsel. Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, the role provides high quality legal representation, advice and support relating to information orders and subpoenas to produce, across State and Federal jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will advise internal stakeholders and may participate in courtroom advocacy in criminal and civil matters in NSW.

Qualifications

• Must be Australian permanent resident or NZ citizen.
• Experience in legal advisory or government law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation and advice on information orders and subpoenas.
• Support internal stakeholders and contribute to litigation strategy.
• Liaise with courts and agencies across NSW and federal jurisdictions.

Job description

• Base salary ranges from $129,492 to $151,236 plus employer's contribution to superannuation of 12% and annual leave loading.

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 Lawyer to be part of our Subpoena Objections Team, InfoLink, Office of the General Counsel. Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, the role is responsible for the provision of high quality, ethical and professional legal representation, advice and support relating to various orders, or other requests, for information to the Commissioner of Police, in particular, subpoenas to produce. The requests will arise across a range of State and Federal jurisdictions in factually interesting and legally complex matters. The role will include the provision of legal advice to NSWPF internal stakeholders and provide opportunities for courtroom advocacy in criminal and civil matters in a range of courts and tribunals in NSW.

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)

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

• 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.

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:

• flexible work options;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
• in-house gym facilities.

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an 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 where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at [e-mail]
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [e-mail]
• Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [e-mail]

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

For Technical assistance please contact: [e-mail] (Please include the word Taleo in the subject line)

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

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Principal Lawyer Julian Favero [phone] or 0417 897 982.