Director Litigation. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water. Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW. Government - State (Government & Defence). Part time. Band 1 Director - FT TRP from $247,225. Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?.

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. Key role leading the Litigation function of our new Department, DCCEEW. Ongoing opportunity and part of our Governance & Legal senior executive leadership team. 2x opportunities available – both working 4 days per week 0.8 FTE. Office location Negotiable | Flexible working model encouraged. Band 1 Senior Executive Position | TRP commencing from $247,225.

Our Governance and Legal team in the newly formed Corporate Services division of Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) are seeking a values driven and passionate people leader with subject matter expertise in litigation to join our team in an ongoing opportunity.

The Director Litigation leads and manages a Litigation and Investigations team providing expert legal advice, strategic litigation and high-quality investigatory services in relation to departmental civil and criminal investigations and litigation in relation to the Department’s regulatory role including in relation to water, fisheries, biosecurity, land clearing and environment matters. The role is also responsible for leading responses to administrative and merits appeals from Departmental decisions, and procedural challenges to water, energy, environment and heritage decisions.

The role also contributes as a member of the senior management team to the overall development and implementation of Legal Branch strategy, culture, process and systems.

About You

The successful applicant in this position will be a strong people leader with highly developed negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be a technical expert in Litigation with a strong track record in delivering positive business outcomes in large and complex organizations. Your ability to negotiate and influence as well as drive values through the business will also be imperative to your success in this role.  

In the position of Director Litigation, you will be responsible leading the litigation and investigations team in providing expert legal and investigative advice to support the senior leadership in making clear, accurate, comprehensive, timely, solution-focused, and addresses legal risk in the administration of relevant legislation. You will also be responsible for ensuring preparation and finalization of high-quality documents including court documents, instruments, agreements, briefing notes, delegations and correspondence ensuring documents achieve desired business outcomes.

As Director Litigation, you will also provide expert advice to the General Counsel and other senior executives to enable legal and investigatory resources to be focused to deliver priority outcomes. You will also represent the Department and Minister in high level negotiations and meetings in connection with disputes and litigated matters.

Essential Requirements: Eligible to hold a current practicing certificate in NSW. Superior current knowledge of the water, environmental and energy regulatory environment and expertise in criminal and/or civil law including judicial review. Extensive litigation experience and high-level litigation skills. For more information, read the full Role Description: Director Litigation

Who we are The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close 8 April 2024 at 11:55PM.

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Should you require further information about the role contact Kate Watts via: kate.watts@dpie.nsw.gov.au