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SalaryThe Role
Legal Services supports the management and delivery of legal services to the Department of Health. This includes managing the provision of specialist high level legislative review and legal support advisory services to the Minister for Health, Secretary, Deputy Secretaries, Executive, Strategic Executive and other senior managers regarding legal policy issues for the health system including statewide and national issues and developments.
- Provide advice to support legislative review, including preparing or coordinating relevant legal policy advice, drafting instructions, Minutes, Cabinet submissions, Parliamentary Papers, and other documentation.
- Assist with the provision of authorative advice in relation to contracting issues, developing agreements, matters relating to indemnity and insurance.
- Conducting research, investigations and undertaking analysis into emerging legal issues.
- Advise on emerging legal issues and formulate correspondence to the Office of the Solicitor-General and State Litigation Office.
- Assist with managing the Agency's statutory obligations, including Right to Information requests.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full-time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Salary
$95,393 - $100,067 per annum + our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications in law
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty.
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information, please contact:
Megan HickeyGeneral Manager - Legal ServicesPhone: (03) 6166 3***
Important information
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