OGIP Solicitor – Legal Officer Grade IV
Open Government, Information and Privacy
Principal location: Parramatta – Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.
Employment type: Temporary – 2 years until 30 June 2028 (Full time, 35 hours per week).
Salary: $144,058 – $146,831 base salary (Grade 4) plus employer superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.
Responsibilities
* Provide high‐level legal and litigation services and advice to clients, senior management and staff in accordance with legislation, policy, guidelines and practice standards.
* Supervise and guide staff to ensure delivery of quality professional legal services.
* Interpret, analyse, research and prepare complex legal documents including legal records, correspondence, legislation, policies, reports, submissions and briefing notes.
* Undertake complex, contentious or sensitive PPIP or GIPA matters within established standards, procedures, legislation, policies and delegations.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Extensive knowledge and experience in the relevant area(s) of law.
Security and Clearance Checks
* Fingerprint check to be completed at a police station before commencing work.
* 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.
* Reference checks.
Benefits
* 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.
We value diversity and inclusion. DCJ welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, LGBTQI+ persons, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, carers and other diversity groups.
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