AddressAs a Senior Government Lawyer, you will work with a degree of independence under the direction and supervision of the General Counsel (EL2) and the Special Counsel (SES 1). You will have the opportunity to build a legal practice which allows you to embed core corporate legal skills, while also fostering a deep knowledge of statutory interpretation, legislative drafting and WHS laws.
The key duties of the position include
Your responsibilities will include:
- managing a caseload of matters and providing high quality, timely legal advice across a range of practice areas
- undertaking legal research and statutory interpretation to support the development of WHS and workers' compensation policy
- leading some of the Agency's legislative development projects, including instructing drafters and liaising with relevant stakeholders
- preparing briefing material for the Executive and other stakeholders on legal developments affecting the Agency, including practical options for implementation
- reviewing and determining policies and procedures to ensure legal accuracy and compliance
- supervising and mentor junior lawyers, including second counselling
- monitoring case law for any developments that may be relevant to the operation of the model WHS laws, workers' compensation or to the Agency's operations more generally
- monitoring legislation and policy developments to identify and keep up to date on public sector governance issues, and
- supporting the section's broader priorities, including building capability in the Agency through legal training and contributing to practice management improvements.
This role is especially suited to someone who enjoys the diversity of a generalist practice, and values working closely with subject matter experts to gain in-depth knowledge of WHS law. Our team is known for its great culture, including the high value we place on wellbeing, training, mentoring and flexible work opportunities for our lawyers.
