paralegal jobs in Sydney NSW

Department of Education

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

About the role

The Paralegal Officer provides legal, clerical and administrative support to legal officers and other staff within Legal Services.

This is an opportunity to gain practical experience across a broad range of legal practice areas within one of Australia's largest public education systems, working alongside experienced legal professionals and contributing to matters that have a direct impact on NSW public education.

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About you

This role would be suitable for current law students, emerging legal professionals and experienced paralegal/legal support professionals wanting a career within the NSW Government.

The ideal candidate is organised, reliable, and detail-oriented; communicates clearly and professionally; handles sensitive information with discretion; and is eager to learn and develop legal skills. They are skilled in research and accurate writing, work collaboratively, and can effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines, while demonstrating a strong commitment to providing high-quality service.

Essential requirements

Benefits

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education,

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: 31st August 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Lena Pedisic, Legal Practice Manager at lena.pedisic1@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Alexis Katombe at alexispaul.katombe@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.