Team Leader, Grants = Clerk 5/6 - Talent Pool
Job Description
Team Leader, Grants
Clerk Grade 5/6
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Join Legal Aid NSW as a Team Leader, Grants leading a small team of Grants officers to deliver vital client support
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Salary range $99,938 - $110,271 (plus superannuation and leave loading)
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Talent Pool for Ongoing, Temporary, Full-time opportunities. Located at Central Sydney (Haymarket)
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.
In partnerships with LawAccess NSW, Community Legal Centres and the Aboriginal Legal Service NSW/ACT, we are located throughout the state including our Central Sydney office, 25 regional offices, and satellite and outreach offices.
About the Role
The role of Team Leader supports the Principal Manager Grants Administration by a team of Grants Officers in the delivery of high quality, client-focused services in accordance with Legal Aid NSW policy and budget requirements.
This role manages a team of six Grants Officers and is expected to have regular individual and team meetings. The role also has responsibility for taking escalated phone calls from clients, inhouse and private lawyers, and monitors a mailbox on a rotational basis responding to correspondence. The role determines applications for legal aid across a range of matters in family or criminal law, within Legal Aid NSW policies, guidelines and delegations. The Team Leader contributes to the development of systems and practices and manages the allocation of day-to-day operations.
About You
You are an experienced team leader with strong analytical skills and management skills to make sound, consistent decisions. You bring a proven ability to deliver high quality, client focused services.
You have experience leading and developing teams, setting clear expectations, and managing performance, with the ability to supervise up to six employees while balancing operational responsibilities.
You are a confident communicator who can effectively engage with stakeholders and handle complex or sensitive matters with professionalism.
You demonstrate integrity, accountability, and resilience, with the ability to manage competing priorities, contribute to continuous improvement, and support efficient, high quality service delivery.
Knowledge of grants administration and/or policy application is desirable.
You Belong Here
Here, every role has purpose.
Whether you’re delivering frontline legal services or strengthening our organisation from behind the scenes, you’ll help create fairer outcomes for the people across NSW.
We’re building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability and voice are included and valued. We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with visible and invisible disability, culturally diverse comm
unities, and LGBTQI+ communities so you can connect and flourish at every stage of career.
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, working alongside like-minded and values driven people dedicated to justice, community impact, and delivering exceptional support and service through cross collaboration.
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
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Hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing roles) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary roles)
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Undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check
Download the Role Description to explore the role in-depth.
We may use this recruitment to create a Talent Pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Apply Now!
Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at 11.59pm
Your application is your chance to show why you’re a strong match for this role.
Please provide:
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A current resume (up to 5 pages)
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A cover letter (up to 2 pages) addressing the following two (2) targeted questions
Targeted Question 1: Describe a situation where you had to manage a difficult or sensitive conversation with a client or colleague. What challenges arose, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?
Targeted Question 2: How do you ensure accurate, high-quality decisions in a high-volume environment?
We’re here to help
Legal Aid NSW is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and barrier free.
For accessibility support or recruitment adjustments, please contact Eleanor (Ellie) Ahere, Recruitment Officer, [email protected], 02 9134 9327
For information on Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments, visit Adjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW.
For more information about the recruitment process and working at Legal Aid NSW view our Candidate Information Pack.
For role specific enquiries, contact Axel Maire, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, [email protected], 02 9219 5096
For recruitment enquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 9134 9347 or via [email protected].
Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to connect with the Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch for a yarn.
For guidance on preparing for interviews , explore the NSW Public Sector’s interactive Capability Application Tool.
We look forward to receiving your application!