Job Description

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 Legal & Governance Branch, where you will where you will work as part of a collaborative legal team delivering expert regulatory, administrative, government and criminal law services, supporting compliance, enforcement and decision making across the Transport portfolio.

This role will see you provide quality legal advice, draft regulatory and court documentation, prepare briefs of evidence, and conduct prosecutions and appeals across the Local Court, District Court and NCAT representing the NSW Point to Point Transport Commissioner.

You’ll build deep subject matter expertise in transport regulation while further developing your advocacy, statutory interpretation and litigation skills within a large, complex government environment.

Your role will be fast paced, challenging and varied

You will represent, influence and advocate for Transport portfolio agencies to achieve fair, consistent and legally sound outcomes in a fast paced, high volume regulatory and criminal law setting with significant public interest and community impact.

You will also advise staff relating to their duties and functions as TfNSW officers and supporting the Legal Director in legal matters.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack

About you

You are an enthusiastic Lawyer who has tertiary qualifications in law, the eligibility to hold a practising certificate in NSW with demonstrated advocacy experience.

You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can convey technical legal concepts clearly and succinctly.

You are keen to gain further experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of matters.

You will model the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.

To apply for this role please submit a CV and cover letter.

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

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday, 15th April 2026

For more information about this role, please contact BERNICE.GOODWIN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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