Paralegal/Legal Support Officer

Independent Commission Against Corruption NSW; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 92,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public integrity agency in New South Wales is seeking a Paralegal to provide essential support to the Legal Division. The role entails conducting legal research, assisting in public inquiries, and performing clerical duties. Candidates must have legal qualifications or relevant experience. The agency offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture focused on integrity and ethical standards. Competitive salary provided.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport for discounted access to fitness facilities

Work from home options

Qualifications

• Must hold a legal qualification, studying for one, or have paralegal experience.
• Experience in providing administrative services in a legal environment.
• Ability to prioritize work and communicate with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal and clerical services to support legal division.
• Assist in compulsory examinations and public inquiries.
• Conduct legal research and general clerical duties.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Administration in a legal environment

Education

Legal qualification or relevant experience

Tools

Office applications

Technical systems

Job description

Annual salary is $92,233 - $102,263 + 12% Super

NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (the NSW ICAC)

Join a leading, independent integrity agency

The NSW ICAC is a destination employer, with our people enjoying meaningful and rewarding work in investigating and preventing corruption across the NSW public sector, and building integrity in our public institutions. Our culture of high ethical standards is complemented by an inclusive workforce and flexible working arrangements.

Paralegal

Let’s talk about the opportunity

The purpose of this role is to provide paralegal, administrative and clerical services to support the Executive Director, Legal Division and Legal Division lawyers. This includes assisting the facilitation of compulsory examinations and public inquiries, legal research, and general clerical duties such as word processing, photocopying, collating and shredding. Conduct other duties (including Associate work) as required.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

The annual salary is $92,233 to $102,263, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading (currently 17.5%)

A talent pool may be created for future permanent or temporary positions and is valid for a period for up to 18 months.

Candidates will be assessed against the following requirements:

• The position holder must either hold a legal qualification, be studying for a legal qualification or have previous paralegal experience.
• The position requires experience providing administration and record keeping services within a legal environment. The position holder must have experience in using office applications and technical systems.
• The position holder must have well developed organisational abilities, be able to prioritise work and communicate effectively with people of diverse background, occupation, and seniority, both internal and external to the Commission.

Who we are

The NSW ICAC is an independent organisation that aims to protect the public interest, prevent breaches of public trust and guide the conduct of public officials in the NSW public sector. We are committed to:

• investigating and exposing corrupt conduct in the NSW public sector
• preventing corruption through advice and assistance
• educating the NSW community and public sector about corruption and its effects.

How to apply

If you are excited by this opportunity, we look forward to receiving applications from Australian citizens or permanent residents

To start your journey to your new career at the NSW ICAC, select “apply” and provide:

• A cover letter addressing the essential requirements.

For role specific questions, you can contact Roy Waldon, Executive Director Legal, [email protected]

What we can offer you

• Flexible working that may accommodate personal circumstances
• Flexibility in start and finish times
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to fitness facilities for employees and their families
• Work from home two days/week subject to operational requirements
• Inclusive culture

A career-changing position could be awaiting you, so apply now. Applications close Tuesday, 14 October 2025 at 11:55 pm AEDT.