Paralegal - Open Government Information And Privacy

• Ongoing (35 hrs. per week)
• Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 3/4, base salary ($79,032 - $86,539), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
Want to make a change for the better? Come work for a collaborative, dynamic, fun and friendly team in the Department’s Open Government, Information and Privacy Unit. We value diversity and have a very multicultural team who love to participate in fun team activities, including weekly meditation classes (online).
The team is a high-functioning group of committed people that are responsible for ensuring the Department of Communities and Justice’s (DCJ) compliance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act), as well as ensuring compliance with subpoenas and statutory orders relating to the provision of information. We offer flexible work practices in a very supportive environment and on-the-job training is provided.
What you’ll do
The Paralegal will be responsible for providing legal, clerical, and administrative support, undertaking legal research and making enquiries as directed by solicitors and other staff. In addition, you will be responsible for deciding applications lodged with DCJ under the GIPA Act, handling applications for access to information under the PPIP Act, facilitating the production of material for subpoenas and statutory orders. Vital to success in the role is a high-level of written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage simultaneous issues and competing priorities.
What we’re looking for
• Experience in providing legal, clerical, and administrative support and client service.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance.
• Fingerprint checks are required to be conducted at a Police Station and obtained prior to commencing with the Department.
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 at Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for DCJ provides many 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, 19 March 2023
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Catherine Chambers on (02) 9716 2721 or via catherine.chambers@dcj.nsw.gov.au.
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, please call Paola Pina on 02 8688 0638 or via Paola.Pina@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 the 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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Department of Communities and Justice