Practice Manager Crime – Wagga Wagga - Legal Officer V

• Wagga Wagga Location

• Salary range $159,035.00 - $162,153.00 (plus superannuation and leave loading)

• Ongoing Full-Time

• Additional Leave

• Remote Area Bonus

About Legal Aid NSW

We stand beside people when they need it most.

At Legal Aid NSW, fairness isn’t just a legal principle, it shapes everything we do - our culture, our services, our workplace and our decisions.

Since 1979, Legal Aid NSW has provided legal advice, support and representation in criminal, family and civil law, helping people across NSW navigate hardship and complex legal issues. Our work is challenging, but deeply meaningful.

The Wagga Wagga Office

Our Wagga Wagga office is a key part of Legal Aid NSW's regional service network, delivering vital legal assistance to communities across the Riverina. Joining our team offers the opportunity to undertake diverse and meaningful legal work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to improving access to justice for vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Based in one of NSW's largest and most vibrant regional centres, Wagga Wagga offers an exceptional lifestyle, affordable housing, excellent schools, quality healthcare, and a thriving food, wine and cultural scene, providing the perfect balance between a rewarding career and a great quality of life. Situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and surrounded by beautiful parks, walking trails and outdoor recreational opportunities, Wagga Wagga is a welcoming and family-friendly city with all the amenities of a major regional centre.

About the Role

As a Senior Solicitor V in the Criminal Law Division, you will provide expert legal advice, advocacy and representation across a complex criminal law practice while contributing to Legal Aid NSW's commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to disadvantaged communities. The role combines advanced legal practice with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring and supervising solicitors, supporting staff wellbeing, and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Working closely with clients, courts, barristers and community stakeholders, you will play an important role in improving access to justice and achieving positive outcomes for clients facing complex legal challenges.

Benefits of working at Legal Aid NSW

As an employee of Legal Aid NSW, you will have access to and enjoy a variety of support and benefits so you can thrive professionally and personally. You’ll love our:

Flexible Working - we are a Flex Ready certified and Carers and Employers accredited organisation. We are leading the way in offering a variety of flexible working options to uniquely support your unique work life balance.

Professional Growth – as the largest law firm in NSW we offer a variety of opportunities to enhance your career at every stage, through regional graduate programs, Practical Legal Training and work placements, mentoring, training, and secondment opportunities.

Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing – with dedicated programs, training, resources, and respectful work practices, our Wellbeing Framework ensures your physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing matters, so you feel supported, safe and holistically well.

Essential Requirements

• Be admitted or eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW

• Provide a current NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us

• Hold a valid Drivers Licence

• Be willing to travel to regional and metropolitan offices as required (including overnight travel)

• Hold Australian or NZ citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency

• Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check

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We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

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Closing Date: Sunday 06092026 at 11.59pm

Your application is your chance to show why you’re a strong match for this role.

Please provide:

• A current resume (up to 5 pages)

• A cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing the two targeted questions below:

Targeted Question 1: How would you lead and manage a remote, multi-practice office to ensure team wellbeing and optimise resources for delivering high-quality services that meet the needs of clients in Wagga Wagga? 

Targeted Question 2: How would you build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the private profession, legal assistance providers, and the courts within the community of Wagga Wagga?