Job Description

Solicitor I-III (General) – NSW Trustee and Guardian

Use your legal expertise to make a real difference for the people of NSW.

• 2 x Temporary full-time vacancies available for up to 12 months, with possibility for extension. 35 hours per week.
• Location: These roles are based at our Sydney Office with a requirement to work from the office a minimum of three (3) days per week and up to two (2) days working from home per week.
• Grade Level: Legal Officer GR I-III. Base salary $81,702 p.a. to $138,492 p.a. plus 12% superannuation and annual leave loading.

About us
At NSW Trustee and Guardian our purpose is to support the rights, welfare, and interests of the people of NSW. The agency supports the NSW Trustee, the Public Guardian and the Commissioner of Dormant Funds to carry out their statutory functions. We do this by providing a range of customer-centred services, including Will-making, trustee, financial management and guardianship services, including some for the state’s most vulnerable people.

We support over 50,000 customers annually and manage almost seven billion dollars in customer assets. A NSW government agency within the Communities and Justice Portfolio, our services help support and protect people at critical moments in their lives.

Our commitment to diversity
Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the team
The Legal, Governance and Risk division provides a wide range of enabling services including legal, genealogy, governance risk and compliance, information and privacy, and policy and performance. 

About the role
We have multiple temporary full-time vacancies available for up to 12 months, with possibility for extension. There are roles available in the Estate Management and Project Team practice groups.

NSW Trustee and Guardian are seeking capable solicitors to provide high-quality legal advice, litigation support and practical solutions across areas including financial management, guardianship, succession and trusts.

You will work with autonomy, support vulnerable clients, interpret complex legal issues and contribute to meaningful public service outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity that will see you manage assigned legal matters, including advice, transactions and litigation, within a specialist practice group, to deliver high-quality, cost‑effective and customer‑focused legal services that support the agency’s purpose and functions.

The Estate Management Practice Group is primarily responsible for appearing in Supreme Court Protective List proceedings and matters before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, as well as managing a broad range of legal matters affecting customers whose estates are under management, including equitable remedies, personal injury, family law and administrative law.

The Project Team supports both practice groups providing technical advice and support for complex legal matters or issues and undertakes individual, and groups of matters related to both functions.

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About you
As a Solicitor, you will have highly developed legal skills and experience to manage assigned matters within the relevant practice area. The role requires the ability to appear before courts and tribunals and to manage complex, contentious and sensitive legal and administrative matters.

Application is encouraged if you demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• You are a confident solicitor with sound legal judgement, strong communication skills and a commitment to ethical, client-focused service.
• You enjoy solving complex problems, managing varied legal matters and providing clear, practical advice.
• You possess the ability to maintain knowledge across a wide range of relevant areas of law to meet increasing demand for services and respond to competing and urgent demands.
• You are motivated by public purpose, enjoy varied legal work and take pride in delivering practical advice that supports fair, client-focused outcomes for the people of NSW.
• You are motivated by meaningful work and want to use your legal skills to support and protect people at important moments in their lives.

If you’re admitted in NSW, hold a current practising certificate and want legal work with purpose, we’d like to hear from you.

Essential requirements
• Completion of a law degree from an accredited law school or completion of the Legal Practitioners Admission Board’s Diploma in Law Course.
• Admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW and have a current NSW practicing certificate.

What we offer
NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

• work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
• various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
• career development including study leave and acting opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

How to apply
To apply for this role:

• Complete the online application
• Submit a resume (maximum five pages)
• Submit a brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability
• Answer the following targeted questions (maximum 1 page in total):

1. Give an example of how you managed competing legal matters or deadlines. What steps did you take to prioritise and deliver quality work?
2. Describe your experience providing legal advice or representation in complex matters. How did you identify the key legal risks and deliver a practical outcome?

For temporary roles
To be eligible for employment in NSW Trustee and Guardian, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent resident.

Read: writing your job application for tips on the application process.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice applications and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing date
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 6 September 2026.

For enquiries about the role, please contact Craig Cole, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition via email: Craig.cole@tag.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Antonio Caswell, Talent Advisor via email:  Antonio.caswell@tag.nsw.gov.au 

Please do not send your applications directly via email, LinkedIn, or SEEK. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted.

Please note:

• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at peopleandculture@tag.nsw.gov.au
• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.