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Lawyer Employment, Safety & Liability ( up to 24 month temporary opportunity)
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSWJob category: Procurement
Job location:Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020
Job reference number: 96254
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $101170.0-$111287.0
If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.
You've been looking for an opportunity to influence policies, initiatives, and projects that can improve the lives of millions of people.
In this role, you'll be working in the Employment, Safety & Liability team, where you will assist in the provision of legal advice and research on, and management of, a diverse range of employment, industrial and safety matters to support the business and operations of Transport for NSW, Sydney Trains and NSW Train Link.
You will contribute to providing advise on conduct issues, unfair dismissal claims, obligations under safety legislation, discrimination claims, and interpretation oflegislation and industrial instruments.
You will provide support to senior people in the team and instruct law firms and barristers on matters.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description.
About you
You are an enthusiastic Junior Lawyer who has tertiary qualifications in law and the eligibility to hold a practising certificate in NSW. You will have 1-3 years post qualification experience working on industrial, safety and/or employment matters.
You will have advanced written communication skills and be able to draft succinct and well structured documents. You will also have excellent verbal communication skills and be able to convey technical legal concepts clearly.
You will have exceptional time management skills and be able to work collaboratively in a busy and high performing team.
You will model the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days.
What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now!
Applications close: 11:59 pm Monday 30th September 2024
For more information about this role, please contact HALAY.ALKOZAI@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
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