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SalaryLegal Services Commission
Job reference: 580467
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
The Organisation
The Legal Services Commission is passionate about ensuring justice is available and accessible for all South Australians. As the largest legal assistance service in SA, we ensure that South Australians have access to a trusted lawyer when they need help to be heard, easy ways to learn about their rights and responsibilities, and service to answer any legal questions.
Each year over 140,000 South Australians benefit from the services we deliver.
The Role
The role is responsible for ensuring all individuals telephoning or attending the Legal Services Commission are greeted and provided with a service that is centred on the customer (our clients). Such interactions occur in person as well as over the telephone and all communications are to be professional and respectful at all times.
The efficient running of the Reception area requires the timely completion of all associated administrative tasks which support client service programs in our Family Law, Criminal Law and Civil Advice teams.
Total Indicative Remuneration Package
$65,294 - $70,154 per annum including salary, superannuation and leave loading with access up to $15,900 pre-tax Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) savings.
As a not-for-profit organisation, the Legal Services Commission is able to offer its employees attractive salary sacrifice arrangements, including up to $15,900 pre-tax each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses.
Term of Employment Contract
Full time temporary contract up to 12 months.
What You Need For Success
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, foster sound working relationships with a range of staff and stakeholders and prepare clear and succinct correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, flexible, conscientious, reliable and enthusiastic and exercise confidence, sensitivity and discretion in handling confidential matters and difficult clients.
- Experience in providing professional and timely reception and administrative support services in a demanding environment including dealing with challenging clients in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Experience in providing a range of administrative support services including preparing correspondence, coordinating and maintaining appointment diaries.
We provide a range financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include:
- Generous salary sacrifice benefits (as outlined above)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Payment of employment screening checks
- Payment of Practicing Certificates for legal staff
- Payment of Professional memberships
- Access to a comprehensive in-house Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program
- Support for you and your family through our inclusive Employee Assistance Program
- Supported training and development opportunities
- Contemporary accommodation
- The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues.
To apply for this role, you will need to submit: cover letter and your supporting resume by 5pm, Monday 11 March 2024. Please email to Please refer to the Position Description for further details. Should you require any further information please direct your query to Madeleine Argent on 8111 5560.
We welcome applications from everyone. We are an inclusive employer, and support diversity and inclusion by recognising our staff for their unique qualities, ideas, and insights.
Applications close: 11/03/2024 5:00 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.
