AddressCompany description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
- Ongoing, Full-Time - 35 hours a week
- Location: Sydney
- Clerk Grade 11/12, Base Salary ($139,787 - $161,663), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) is a self-funding statutory corporation constituted by the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014. The LPAB is responsible for:
- determining the eligibility and suitability of people seeking to be admitted as a lawyer in NSW.
- accrediting academic law courses and practical legal training courses in NSW.
- registering, enrolling, and examining students in the LPAB's Diploma in Law course.
- appointing public notaries in NSW; and
- assisting in maintaining the Roll of Lawyers and the Roll of Public Notaries in NSW.
What you'll do
The Executive Officer supports the LPAB to perform its functions under the Legal Profession Uniform Framework, which includes the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW), Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014, Legal Profession Uniform Admission Rules 2015, and NSW Admission Board Rules 2015. In doing so, the Executive Officer is responsible for:
- The oversight of and the delivery of sound management of the LPAB to meet both the strategic and operational objectives.
- Driving digital transformation to improve service delivery.
- Acting in accordance with delegated power by the LPAB to determine the suitability of a person to be admitted to the Roll of Lawyers.
The role also reports to the Executive Director, Superior Courts
You will be a strong leader who can drive significant workplace reform and have proven skills in organisational and strategy development. You will have a sound knowledge of business administration, the legal industry, and statutory and policy environments. You will be self-motivated, have an eye for detail and a passion for legal education. You will be an energetic person with a can-do attitude.
Download About you for more information on desired experience, skills/behaviours for this role.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience in business management and service delivery in an environment that involves statutory, Committee and Sub-Committee responsibilities.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Ability to lead a business unit with a high degree of autonomy.
- Advanced people management skills with the ability to manage a team and ensure team members are well supported and valued.
- Strong business acumen.
- Sound judgment and analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in managing projects (projects involving IT system transformation is desirable);
- Excellent written, verbal communication and influencing skills to deal effectively with a variety of stakeholders; and
While not essential, legal qualifications or similar related experience will be beneficial to successfully performing this role.
Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
Download the role description.
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Tuesday 9 July 2024
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Rebel Kenna (Executive Director) on 02 9230 8*** or
***********@justice.nsw.gov.
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Paola Pina via **********@justice.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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