Senior Legal Officer

NSW Rural Fire Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

MAP access for you and family

Salary packaging options

Agreed Absence leave day

Professional development programs

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

NSW Rural Fire Service invites applications for a position within its fast-paced Legal team at Sydney Olympic Park. Hybrid working arrangements are considered; the role offers challenging work across diverse legal areas within emergency services and community protection.

Ideal applicants have 4–5 years post-admission experience, a practical, strategic mindset, and proven ability to communicate persuasively to a broad range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years post-admission experience.
• A hard working, strategic and adaptable mindset.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and to communicate persuasively with a large range of stakeholders.
• Experience in commercial or government law.

Job description

• Attractive annual salary $135,149 - $148,929 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Sydney Olympic Park(hybrid working arrangements considered)

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW.When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you’ll be doing:

An exciting opportunity to join our fast paced and dynamic Legal team within an emergency services environment, which works across a very diverse range of legal areas and is always doing new and interesting things. No day is ever the same!

• 4-5 years post-admission experience.
• A hard working, strategic and adaptable mindset.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and to communicate persuasively with a large range of stakeholders.
• Experience in commercial or government law.

Why work for us?

• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One 'Agreed Absence' leave day per calendar month
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

You’ll also get to enjoy:

• Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities
• Local eateries and childcare facilities
• Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park
• Eligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic ParkConnected Membershipprogram, at an additional cost

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 1 November 2026.

Important recruitment Information

• Arecruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework).The Capability application tool is designed to helpjob applicantsunderstand and use theNSW Public Sector Capability Frameworkwhen applying forjobswith the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Vacancy Reference: R26-345

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFShere, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

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