Senior Legal Officer

• Ongoing employment

• Full time role & 35 hour working week

• RFS Level 10/11

• Attractive annual salary $135,149 - $148,929 p.a. plus 12% superannuation

• Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid working arrangements considered)

(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!

Our ideal candidate:

• 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.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description and our organisation structure .

As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Corporate uniform available

• Attractive leave entitlements including

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 Park

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