Administration and Project Coordinator

NSW Public Defenders

Darlinghurst

Employment Type - Ongoing – Full time (35 hrs per week)

Salary - Clerk Grade 7/8, Base Salary ($116,981 - 129,492), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

This position is a key support role in the running of the NSW Public Defenders Chambers. Public Defenders are statutory appointed barristers who provide legal representation to legally aided people charged with serious criminal offences. This role is responsible for the provision of advanced information technology and project management support; financial management, event coordination, and administrative and business support. The successful applicant will be required to supervise a team of Legal Support Officers to ensure high-quality, on the ground responsive support is provided, in a high pressure and fast paced environment, to contribute to the efficient operation of Chambers.

What you’ll do

As part of the Public Defenders Chambers, you will provide advanced multimedia and information technology support, as well as financial, project, event and high level business administration. You will be required to manage the work allocation of Legal Support Officers (LSOs), ensuring high-quality service is provided and adherence to office protocols.

You will also

• Provide information technology support to metro and regionally based barristers
• Serve as the administrator for key electronic systems, primarily BriefCase, a complex case management system
• Project manage the annual Public Defender Criminal Law Conference.
• Assist the Chambers Manager with various projects and business initiatives.
• Lead important data remediation and data analytics work.
• You will work as part of a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence in legal services, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work culture in a fast-paced environment.

What we’re looking for

Advanced information technology and administrative skills, preferably in a legal office or similar setting with experience working on complex legal client management systems.

Digital platforms management experience.

Legal sector knowledge, with an solid understanding of legal terminology and processes.

Demonstrated experience with various information technology applications, including practice management systems, audio-visual technologies and website management.

Leadership and staff management experience.

Experience in data analytics, data quality management and data remediation.

Project and event management experience.

Experience developing, implementing and improving administrative systems, processes and procedures.

Facilities and asset management including experience in office accommodation management.

Detail-oriented and adaptable, with a passion for providing exceptional support in a legal environment.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Please note this role is based in Darlinghurst and requires mandatory in-person attendance in the office five days per week.
• Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Please address the following targeted questions:

Please outline your experience in supporting client management systems.

Please outline your leadership and staff management experience.

Applications close:Sunday, 08 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager, Ilona Kernick at [email protected]

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Lois Jebin at [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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