Job Reference: 360228363

Legal Aid NSW is recruiting an Executive Director Family Law.

This is a critical senior leadership role that will lead the largest Family Law practice in Australia.

This role will:

• Provide strategic leadership in a state-wide legal aid family law practice and manage resources in line with corporate priorities and objectives.
• Be an integral member of the Executive Leadership Team to contribute to Legal Aid NSW’s strategies and service delivery planning to ensure high quality and innovative legal services.

About you

We are seeking a highly qualified family law specialist with high level leadership and management experience. The successful applicant will exercise excellent operational and strategic judgement, including being able to manage finances, resources and budgets. Also, have strong stakeholder management skills, be results driven, and able to deliver in line with Legal Aid NSW’s strategic and business plans.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Legal Aid NSW is committed to being a culturally safe and inclusive organisation for all people and communities that work with and interact with us, where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.

People with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply — 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. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

The essential requirements for this role

You must:

• be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
• be able to provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us
• be willing to undertake a Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check
• hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (essential for ongoing roles) 

How to apply

You MUST submit your application online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. If you submit your application late or by, email it will NOT be accepted.

Your application must include:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages) cover letter (no more than 2 pages).  Make sure your application is complete and you have answered all questions before you submit it.

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 Craig Cole – Talent Acquisition Business Partner via email craig.cole@legalaid.com.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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