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Lawyer, Projects and Development (Up to 16 month temporary opportunity)
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020
Job reference number: +5660
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 part of Transport for NSW’s Legal & Governance branch (which reports to the Transport Secretary), working collaboratively across the organisation, partnering to provide critical legal advice and support for sensitive and complex legal matters to support the operations of Transport for NSW and other agencies in the transport portfolio.
This Lawyer position is an integral part of the specialist Projects, Development and Planning team within Transport for NSW's Legal & Governance branch and has responsibility for supporting development and delivery teams on construction and infrastructure projects.
You will be a trusted legal advisor responsible for providing solutions focussed independent advice on construction and projects matters to support the achievement of organisational outcomes, minimise legal risk and deliver on our commitment to our customers, the people of NSW.
With close to 100 lawyers spread across 5 legal teams, we are one of the largest inhouse government legal departments in NSW.
This 16 month temporary position is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location of Elizabeth Street, Sydney with remote days.
We are happy to consider suitable applicants based either in Sydney, Newcastle or Wollongong subject to being able to regularly attend the Sydney office in person.
Apply now with your cover letter and resume.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description.
About you
You are a Construction or Infrastructure Projects Lawyer with either front or back-end experience and a minimum of 1-3 years post admission experience.
You have advanced written and verbal communication skills, and are able to convey technical legal concepts clearly and succinctly.
You will have knowledge and experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of construction and infrastructure related contracts, including construct only, design and construct, managing contractor, consultancy appointments and associated documents and agreements. If predominantly experience in back end, you will have experience conducting complex, high value, complex disputes.
You will be able to communicate and influence effectively and inspire confidence in clients as they grapple with high profile and often challenging issues.
You will model the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.
You will hold tertiary qualifications in law and hold a practising certificate in NSW.
Experience working in the government sector is not essential.
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: 11:5+ pm Sunday 1st September 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
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