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Diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to building a workplace where every culture, identity, ability and voice is valued and respected.

You belong here

We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with visible and non-visible disabilities, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Offering all our staff a workplace with:

Disability Confident Recruiter 2025, Carers + Employers and FlexReady Certified badges

Barrier-free recruitment

We aim to make your recruitment journey as smooth as possible, from a simple application process to fair and equitable assessment methods, so you feel supported to perform at your best.

Our processes reflect the diverse communities we serve, support capability and ensure a respectful, culturally safe and inclusive experience.

If you have any questions or need support to ensure the process is accessible and barrier-free, please contact our talent acquisition team at talent@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9134 9347.

Need an adjustment during recruitment?

We recognise that you may need support to fully participate in the recruitment process. Adjustments can be requested at any stage, from application through to interview and onboarding.

We’re committee to removing barriers and ensuring a fair, accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates.

Legal Aid also has a dedicated Workplace Adjustment team to support successful candidates throughout their employment. If you request a workplace adjustment, the team will contact you to discuss your needs and provide appropriate support.

To discuss recruitment adjustments, please contact the talent acquisition team member listed in the job advertisement, or reach out to the talent acquisition team via email at talent@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call us on (02) 9134 9347.

For more information, see Equity and diversity in the public sector on the NSW Government website.

Workplace adjustments

A workplace adjustment is a change to a work practice, equipment or work environment. Workplace adjustments support people, particularly those with a disability, to:

  • perform at their best
  • work productively
  • work in a safe environment
  • feel included, and
  • feel engaged and motivated to improve their performance.

We work with JobAccess to obtain funding for workplace adjustments through their Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) scheme (where staff meet the eligibility criteria).

Careers for people with disability, neurodivergence and carers

Legal Aid NSW is committed to reducing barriers for people with disability (including neurodivergence) and carers, by creating an inclusive and disability-confident workplace.

We support employees through:

  • disability confidence training for all staff
  • education and training on non-visible disabilities through the Hidden Disability Sunflower program
  • workplace adjustments for people with disability, neurodivergence or injury
  • our Disability and Carer network
  • a supportive and inclusive culture that values neurodiversity, and
  • our Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2024–2028 outlines our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

Staff networks at Legal Aid NSW

We support diversity and inclusion across our organisation through a range of staff networks that connect and support our people including the:

  • Disability and Carer network: Supports staff living with disability and or carers.
  • Legally Queer staff network: Promotes LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
  • CALD staff network: Supports staff from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
  • Aboriginal staff network: Connects and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  • Young Professionals network: Supports staff aged 34 years and under with career development and wellbeing.
Three smiling women interact at an Iftar event. Legal Aid NSW staff and community members attend our CALD staff network’s Iftar event

Diversity memberships

To strengthen our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Legal Aid NSW partners with leading organisations and maintains memberships with:

Through these memberships, our people have access to training, resources and professional development opportunities including:

University students with disability (including mental health or chronic health condition) complete a minimum of 152 hours of paid work.

Students with a disability must be registered with Australian Disability Network to be considered for the internship program.

Legal Aid staff volunteer to participate in this program which promotes education, awareness, and disability confidence across the organisation. This in turn contributes to a more supportive and inclusive workplace.

The program involves the mentors meeting with their mentees (jobseekers with a disability who are participating in the program) between six to eight times over a 16-week period.

A large group of people taking part in a parade while wearing blonde wigs and pink t-shirts Our Legally Queer staff network and allies take part in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

National Relay Service

If you are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech or communication difficulty, you can contact us free of charge through the National Relay Service (NRS):

  • choose your preferred call channel via the NRS website, or
  • provide the NRS with our phone number: (02) 9134 9347

For more information, visit the Access Hub website.

If you have any questions or need support to ensure the recruitment process is accessible and barrier free, please contact our talent acquisition team at talent@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9134 9347.

Ready to join us?

Explore opportunities with Legal Aid NSW and find a role where you can grow, contribute and make a difference everyday.

If you have any questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at talent@legalaid.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9134 9347.

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