Legal Officer

Description:

Classification: LEC1
Salary Range: $71,903-$78,045
Duration: up to 6 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30 PM, Monday 3 March 2025

About the Opportunity

The Legal Officer will assist the Response Unit to ensure that the South Australian Government meets its requirements in responding to formal and informal requests from the Commonwealth Scheme Operator. The Legal Officer will also provide advice to the Attorney-General and Chief Executive on legal policy and law reform relevant to the National Redress Scheme, under the supervision of the Manager of the Response Unit.

The Legal Officer will liaise with State government agencies and the Commonwealth Department of Social Services to ensure timely, accurate and agreed responses and interactions with the National Redress Scheme.

About the Business

The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) supports the State Redress Response Unit (SRRU), which coordinates the participation of the South Australian Government in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the National Redress Scheme).

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and State Redress Response Unit, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Rion Sato, Business Coordinator, State Redress Response Unit on 7322 7431 or
rion.sato@sa.gov.au.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.