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Form of workJob reference: 524932
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Classification: LE1
Salary Range: $65,707- $75,221
Duration: up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 29th March 2023
About the Opportunity
The primary purpose of the Legal Support Officer is to provide comprehensive, professional legal research and in-court support to SAET Presidential members, which contributes to the efficient operations of the Tribunal.
Key duties include:
- Researching and retrieving legislation, decisions of courts and tribunals
- Providing written and oral advice on less complex matters
- Assisting in the preparation of judgements Essential experience and skills include:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in law
- Demonstrated ability to administer and interpret legislation, rules and regulations
- An understanding of practices and principles pertaining to Tribunal and/or Court systems and the procedures relating to Tribunal and Court services and the administration of justice
- Proven high-level interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills including the ability to build relationships and networks and influence and engage key stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in the use of a range of computer programs which support activities such as : word processing, case management systems, working with spreadsheets and the internet
- Proven experience in providing a high level of administrative support
The South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET) is established under the South Australian Employment Tribunal Act 2014 to deal with employment related matters. SAET is South Australia’s forum for resolving workplace-related disputes and issues including:
Work related injury disputes (Return to Work)
Employment and industrial disputes
Certain work-related prosecutions
Industrial awards, agreements and registers
For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also SAET please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.saet.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.
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 Kayla Donoghue, Team Leader Member Support, SAET on 8207 0971 or kayla.donoghue2@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/.
Applications close: 29/03/2023 11:30 PM
