Legal Officer

Department of Human Services
Job reference: 583015
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

• Build and sustain partnerships to deliver services in line with legislation
• Develop and implement policies to shape our state
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders

Role Details

The Legal Officer is a role within the Screening Unit, Community Investment and Support and is accountable to the Manager, Policy for:
• Preparing documentation for the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) where Screening Unit decisions are appealed.
• Responding to applications to revoke a prohibition notice/internal review/early applications.
• Conducting legal and policy research as required.
• Assisting with the development of Screening Unit policies and procedures.
• Drafting responses to Screening Unit inbox enquiries.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Essential Qualifications: Applicant needs to have a tertiary qualification in law. DHS are not able to provide supervised practice.

Role Status: Term up to 11/04/2025

Salary Range: $67,693-$77,494 (LE01)

Location: Adelaide

Enquiries: Katherine Still, 71337441 Email: ***************@sa.gov.au

Applications close: 21/03/2024 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Legal Officer - LE01.pdf

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.