- Clerk 9/10, $129,464.00 - $142,665.00 + super + entitlements
- 6-month full time temporary contract
- Location: Haymarket 2000, 5-minute walk from Central Station
Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal, family and civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness.
As the Early Career Programs Coordinator, you’ll play a strategic role in shaping Legal Aid NSW’s future workforce by delivering high-quality graduate, internship, and student programs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about talent development and stakeholder engagement.
In this role, you will:
- Design and implement early career programs that align with Legal Aid NSW’s strategic Workforce Plan.
- Collaborate with universities, employment providers, and the Public Service Commission to attract and engage high-potential candidates.
- Work closely with Talent Acquisition Business Partners to support recruitment campaigns, assessment processes, and hiring activities.
- Coordinate onboarding, rotations, and development activities, ensuring a positive and enriching experience for program participants.
- Lead program planning, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation, driving continuous improvement and long-term success.
This role is central to building a strong pipeline of future talent and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the careers of emerging legal professionals and the legal sector.
- You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
- We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in 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
- at Working at Legal Aid NSW
- be willing to do a Criminal Record Check
- hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
How to apply
- your resume (no more than 5 pages)
- cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please address the two (2) following targeted questions:
- Outline your experience in developing and delivering early career programs such as graduate, internship or student placements. How have you successfully engaged with universities, graduates, and other stakeholders to attract and support emerging talent?
- How do you evaluate the success of early career programs or similar initiatives you have led, and what measures or outcomes do you use to demonstrate their impact?
If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
The Role Description sets out the responsibilities and Focus Capabilities 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.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 3rd of September 2025 at 11:59pm