Legal Advisor, Transparency & Integrity

Legal Advisor – Transparency & Integrity | Office of General Counsel

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 7/8

Remuneration: $106,025 – $117,363 plus Superannuation and Leave Loading

Location: Sydney CBD, with flexible working options available

Role description

Applications Close: Thursday 18 September at 9:59am

Your impact as a Legal Advisor – Transparency & Integrity

Join NSW Treasury’s award-winning Office of General Counsel (OGC), supporting governance, transparency and integrity across the organisation. As a Legal Advisor, you’ll provide independent legal and governance advice and services across information access, privacy, complaints, public interest disclosures, and administrative law.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Managing requests under GIPA and Standing Order 52
• Providing legal advice and drafting documents including contracts, agreements, and submissions
• Supporting investigations and responses to ICAC, NSW Ombudsman and other regulatory bodies
• Advising on privacy, complaints, and governance matters
• Collaborating across Treasury to promote ethical conduct and compliance
• Contributing to system and process improvements that enhance transparency and accountability

You’ll be part of a high-performing team recognised nationally for excellence, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your advice helps shape public sector integrity.

What we’re looking for

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Admission as a legal practitioner of the Supreme Court of NSW and a current practising certificate
• Experience in government and/or governance advisory roles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation and policy
• Exposure to at least two of the following: GIPA, SO52, PID, privacy, administrative law, investigations or complaints handling
• Ability to work autonomously and make justifiable decisions

Why join NSW Treasury?

We invest in you through:

• Flexible work arrangements and 35-hour weeks
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and generous leave options

You’ll be supported from day one with a buddy system and a welcoming team culture. Learn more about our benefits and how we invest in you at https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers

Ready to apply?

Submit your application via I Work for NSW, including:

• An up-to-date resume
• Responses to pre-screening questions
• Participation in a behavioural interview and assessments if shortlisted

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles at this grade.

We embrace diversity

NSW Treasury is committed to reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and support adjustments for people with disabilities. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion at https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers

Questions?

Contact our Talent Advisor, David Pryde at David.pryde@treasury.nsw.gov.au