Classification:
ASO3
Salary Range:
$67,689 - $72,033 + Superannuation
Duration:
up to 12 months
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Number of Positions Available:
1
Closing Date:
11:30pm, Friday 5th December ****
About the Opportunity
This is your opportunity to contribute to the integrity of Justice of the Peace services in South Australia through a client-focused regulatory role. As a Senior Client Services Officer, you will play a key role in managing the appointment and conduct of Justices of the Peace (JPs) and Special Justices, as well as overseeing the JP Volunteer Service. You will provide high-quality advice, assess applications, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy.
Key Responsibilities
Assess applications for appointment and reappointment of JPs and Special Justices in line with legislation.
Provide timely, accurate advice to JPs and stakeholders on legislative and policy requirements.
Manage escalated and complex enquiries from Client Services Officers.
Prepare recommendations, correspondence, and submissions for appointments, suspensions, or removals.
Oversee JP Volunteer Service, including recruitment, rostering, and recognition activities.
Interpret and apply legislation to make informed and impartial decisions.
Maintain accurate records and manage sensitive information in accordance with document control procedures.
Contribute to business process improvements and support training and coaching of staff.
About the Business
The Attorney-General's Department (AGD) provides a range of legal, regulatory and other services for the government and people of South Australia. Employing around **** staff, AGD promotes justice by protecting people's rights, holding people to account according to the law, improving safety and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.
The Senior Client Services Officer operates within a complex and changing environment and is required to exercise a high-level of judgement and decision making in an autonomous role.
Employment Requirements
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Application Process
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General's Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website .
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