AddressClassification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $95,746 - $109,072 plus superannuation
Position No: 64951
Directorate: Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 May 2024
Contact Officer: Jessica Hanbidge on ***************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5***
Details: Housing Assistance is seeking applications for a Senior Paralegal Officer (SPO). The primary role of the SPO is to assist with discovery and management of work within Client Services Branch, including:
- Provide high level legal, clerical, and administrative assistance to support the discovery and management of legal matters.
- Respond to complex and sensitive enquiries and issues relating to legal matters.
- Undertake research and assist in the preparation of court documents and briefs.
- Prepare complex submissions, policy papers, executive briefings, and high-level correspondence, as required.
- Assist legal staff in matters proceeding in court including co-ordinating arrangements with witness, locating, and preparing lists of authorities and preparation of evidence.
- Review legislative actions, statutory instruments, and delegations (including supporting documents) to ensure accuracy and consistency with relevant legislation and related drafting standards.
- Work in accordance with, and uphold the ACT Government Respect, Equity and Diversity Framework and the Directorate’s Work Health and Safety system.
Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Experience with drafting primary and subordinate legislation is desirable.
- Legal qualification or extensive experience in a legal discipline are highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months, with the Possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
How to Apply: Please submit a two page (maximum) pitch addressing the Professional and Behavioural Capabilities, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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NoteThis is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months, with the Possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
