Job title: Legal Officer
Company: Government of South Australia
Job description: Independent Commission Against Corruption
Job reference: 581578
Location: 5000 – ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Salary range $100,264 – $110,266
Contract appointment for up to 3 years
About the Commission
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (the Commission) is an independent statutory body established to promote integrity within South Australian public administration. The Commission investigates reports of corruption within public administration and actively prevents corruption by undertaking evaluations of the practices, policies and procedures of public agencies. The Commission also delivers education programs which seek to guide the conduct of public officers in the South Australian public sector.
Working for the Commission
The Commission is a small and dynamic agency. Our size and structure offers a unique opportunity for all employees to experience a high level of variety and to have autonomy within their roles. Importantly, working for the Commission means that you make a valuable contribution to society by playing a critical role in promoting integrity within South Australian public administration.
The Commission offers a range of financial and non-financial benefits to its employees including:
- Competitive salary
- Super contributions into Super SA or a Superannuation fund of your choice
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Supported professional development
- Interesting and meaningful work
- The opportunity to work alongside highly qualified and involved leadership
The Commission is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of their age, ability, gender diversity, sexuality, relationship and reproductive status, race, religion, and culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. The Commission is a member of
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Legal Officer to play a critical role in supporting the Commission to achieve its statutory functions.
Working closely with the Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer and Senior Legal Officers, the Legal Officer is responsible for the provision of high quality legal advice in relation to strategic issues associated with the discharge of the Commission’s statutory functions.
The Legal Officer assists the Commission to identify and respond to strategic issues associated with the discharge of its statutory functions.
With the support of Senior Legal Officers, the success of the incumbent is on their ability to exercise their own judgement in carrying out their legal duties.
Requirements
To be successful in the role you must possess:
- Bachelor of Law or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Admitted, or eligible for admission, as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and the High Court of South Australia.
- Demonstrated post admission experience.
- Demonstrated ability to provide legal advice regarding the discharge of statutory powers.
- Ability to provide legal advice in relation to the enforcement of the criminal law.
- Capacity to identify trends and issues of relevance to the Commissioner in the discharge of his or her statutory functions, and to make recommendations accordingly.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality written legal advice on matters of ordinary complexity in a clear, timely and accurate manner.
- Demonstrated ability to distil legal concepts into appropriately worded policies and processes.
- Willingness to undertake professional advancement through participation in continuing legal education.
Special conditions
Applicants will be required to undergo psychometric profiling.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a statutory declaration verifying their statement of claims.
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory security and integrity assessment.
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1.
Applications Instructions
Applications must be submitted via the before the closing date and include:
- A letter of application no more than three pages, with a minimum 10 point font, demonstrating how you meet the essential selection criteria set out in the job and person specification (personal qualities can be addressed as one criterion).
- A resume outlining your relevant experience and aptitude for the position.
Applications close: Midnight, Sunday 17 March 2024.
Enquiries
Mardy McDonald,
Manager Business Services
recruitment@icac.sa.gov.au
Applications close: 18/03/2024 00:00 AM
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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.
Expected salary: $100264 – 110266 per year
Location: Adelaide, SA
Job date: Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:30:29 GMT
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