Paralegal Officer

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 574081
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Classification: ASO3
Salary Range: $66,590- $70,968
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Saturday 03 February 2024
About the Opportunity
The Paralegal Officer works within the SRRU providing legal, policy and information analysis services to enable the effective and efficient participation of the South Australian government in the National Redress Scheme.
Principal tasks include preparing responses to Requests for Information (RFls) received from the Commonwealth Scheme Operator to assist it to determine applications for redress based on information provided by the applicant. This requires seeking and obtaining information from a range of historical data sources held across a number of different government agencies, analysing and assimilating this information, and drafting a clear and appropriate response to the Commonwealth Scheme Operator within a mandatory timeframe.
About the Business
The Attorney-General's Department supports the State Redress Response Unit (SRRU), which coordinates the participation of the South Australian Government in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the National Redress Scheme).
The establishment of the National Redress Scheme was a key recommendation arising out of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The National Redress Scheme is operated by the Commonwealth Government and provides applicants who have experienced child sexual abuse within an institutional setting the opportunity to apply for a monetary payment, counselling, and a direct personal response, where the relevant institution has chosen to participate in the Scheme. The South Australian government, and all South Australian government run institutions, commenced participation in the National Redress Scheme in February 2019.
For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also State Redress Response Unit, please visit https://www.agd.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.
All candidates must undergo a Working with Children screening prior to being recommended for an offer of employment within the Department.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required
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 Emma Smith, Business Manager, SRRU on 08 7424 6604 or emma.smith3@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 .
Applications close: 03/02/2024 11:30 PM
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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.