Aboriginal Identified - Solicitor

• Salary: $90,692 – 134,458 pa plus superannuation and leave loading 

• Employment Type: Ongoing Full-time 

• Location: Sydney (flexible—open to other office locations across NSW) 

This vacancy is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified recruitment under Part 5, clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014.

If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch for a confidential discussion by emailing: aboriginalservices@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

About us

Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.

About the role

The position is responsible for providing high quality, trauma informed advice, minor assistance, duty and casework service to socially and economically disadvantaged clients who have experienced family and domestic violence. This role conducts an effective legal practice, working within an interdisciplinary team to meet the legal and non-legal needs of clients who have experienced family and domestic violence. This role is required to comply with the Legal Aid Commission Act, policies and practice management standards and undertake all related administrative and case management activities.

This role is based in Sydney; however, we are open to the successful candidate to work in other Legal Aid NSW offices across the state. Subject to operational requirements, the successful candidate may work in a hybrid arrangement, with a mix of office and work-from-home days. A minimum of three days per week in the office is expected, depending on business needs.

About you

You are a dedicated individual with a passion for social justice and a commitment to supporting communities impacted by family and domestic violence. You bring legal expertise and a trauma-informed approach to your work. With strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team, you are driven by empowering clients and advocating for their rights. You are resilient, adaptable, and driven to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, particularly those who are socially and economically disadvantaged across NSW.

Please Note: Legal Aid NSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Applicants for this role must satisfy the Aboriginality criteria. Aboriginality is defined by descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. In the pre-screening questions you will need to provide information on how you satisfy the Aboriginality criteria. 

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.

We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. 

We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities.

For application support or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or 02 9134 9347. 

To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. 

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly - for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life.
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The essential requirements for this role

You must:

• identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• have legal qualifications
• be able to provide a a valid NSW Practicing Certificate before starting work with us
• have ability to travel regularly, and to regional and remote areas
• be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check

The Family Law Division have several roles where it is a statutory obligation for staff to hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will be required to provide your Working with Children Check details prior to commencement in any role requiring the check.

How to apply

You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting.  

Your application must include:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please describe how your legal experience would support you to work with clients impacted by family and domestic violence.

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

Do you need help to apply?

It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

• If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – Sarah Barton, (Acting)Solicitor in Charge Domestic Violence Unit at (02) 4629 2784 or email: Sarah.Barton@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
• The Role Description sets out the responsibilities of the role.
• The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. 
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Closing Date: Wednesday 26 November 2026 at 11.59pm