Legal Advisor Role Overview
As a key member of the Legislation and Instruments section, you will work closely with policy and program areas to develop primary and subordinate legislation, appointment instruments and business delegations.
The role requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders to provide legal advice and assistance on various matters. This includes working with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel to develop legislation, facilitating constitutional risk assessments of new policy proposals, assisting policy and program areas in the development and drafting of delegation and statutory appointment instruments, and collaborating with other Commonwealth Departments and relevant internal policy and program areas to ensure DVA legislation mirrors equivalent legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality legal services that meet client expectations, considering both legal and non-legal risks, professional standards and the department's role under its portfolio legislation.
* Prepare, draft and review moderately complex legislative instruments and other legal documents with the ability to seek guidance and advice when required.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with business areas while promoting the Legal & Audit Division as the department's trusted advisor.
* Continuously develop professional legal expertise through participation in development, training and study opportunities, and meet Continuing Legal Education requirements and other expectations.
* Support leadership of the Team and the Branch, including promoting a positive working environment and contributing to corporate leadership activities.
* Anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations, considering how issues can be challenged constructively.
* Supervise and support junior staff, including setting work priorities, monitoring work flow, and contributing to shared learning.
Requirements:
* Must have at least a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised Australian tertiary education provider.
* Must be admitted as a legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of a State or Territory of Australia and possess, or be eligible to obtain, at least a restricted government lawyer practising certificate.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance.