Senior Legal Officer

Description:

Classification: LE4
Salary Range: $118,529-$129,582+ superannuation
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30 PM, Saturday 10 May 2025

About the Opportunity

The primary purpose of the Senior Legal Officer is to lead complex and sensitive investigations under the Ombudsman Act 1972 (including those arising from child protection related complaints), and the Return to Work Act 2014 . The Senior Legal Officer also provides high quality legal advice to the Ombudsman and provides leadership and supervision to junior legal officers. The Senior Legal Officer may be required to perform duties relating to the Ombudsman’s functions under the Freedom of Information Act 1991 .

About the Business

Ombudsman SA is an independent body that investigates complaints regarding South Australian government and local government agencies, conducts audits of these agencies, reviews freedom of information determinations of these agencies, supports the implementation of the Information Sharing Guidelines across government, and receives information about state and local government activities confidentially from whistleblowers.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and Ombudsman SA, 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.

Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in a law or related discipline.

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 Emma Smith, Manager, Corporate and Engagement , Ombudsman SA on 0874246604 or smith.emma@ombudsman.sa.gov.au .

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/ .

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.