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SalaryGroup Manager Legal | Disputes & Corporate Law | Security Disputes & Operations Law | Operations Law Regional
The Security, Disputes and Operational Law Branch is responsible for providing specialist legal advice and support to enable the Department and ABF to manage legal risk for compliance, customs, security, intelligence, and enforcement activities, along with related strategic and policy initiatives.
The Operations Law (Regional) Section is responsible for providing legal advice and support for operational matters including offshore and onshore activities, ABF, trade and customs, maritime powers, aviation and maritime security legislation, intelligence gathering and the exercise of powers (including under maritime, customs and migration legislation) in an operational context.
The Section has a litigation practice, covering advice work for criminal and civil penalty matters as well as customs prosecutions. The Section also delivers legal training to the ABF and wider Department.
Operations Law (Regional) Section Legal Officers are generally co-located with internal clients including at Departmental offices in relevant precincts across the country.
Our ideal candidate
- Comprehensive understanding of, or ability to quickly obtain understanding of, relevant portfolio legislation and other legislation of general application
- Strong legal advice writing and research skills
- Detailed understanding of the Department's policy, program and operations and the political environment in which it operates
- Ability to actively manage and navigate complex legal issues.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide legal advice including on statutory interpretation. The advice may be on high profile, complex, technical or sensitive issues and focuses on providing accurate legal analysis, options and recommendations, and the strategic assessment and management of legal risks
- Maintain detailed knowledge of specific legislation, case law, directions, instruments, principles, and issues of relevance to the Department
- Supervise and mentor more junior lawyers
- Liaise with, and actively develop and maintain working relationships across the Legal Group, the wider Department, and with external stakeholders including Portfolio Agencies
- Represent the Department's interests and positions during liaison and negotiation with external stakeholders.
Additional information
Essential Qualifications
- A degree in law from an Australian university, or a comparable overseas degree which is recognised in Australia for admission to practice
- Practising Certificate or eligibility to attain one
- At least three years post qualification experience.
How to apply
Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 14/02/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.
As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a two-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:
- How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
- Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
- Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role
Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 131117 in the document footer.
Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
Diversity and inclusion
The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
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Notes
The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.
The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.
Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.
