**Overview of the Team and role**
The Legal Advice and Strategy Team provides legal advice to Comcare on the general interpretation and development of all Comcare legislation, including the _Work Health and Safety Act 2011_ (WHS Act), _Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988_ (the SRC Act), the _Seacare Act_ and other public sector related legislation.
The team also provides legal advice and support on a broad range of matters including but not limited to the claims against the Seacare fund, governance and corporate operations such as procurement and general commercial law, and governance issues relating to Comcare.
The team provides assistance to Comcare to support the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC), the Seacare Authority and provides legal support for Comcare's governance and corporate operations more broadly.
Under supervision, the Legal Adviser supports the development of client-focused legal advice and support to Comcare staff on legal and policy matters.
The Legal Adviser will manage risk effectively and manage their workload in a manner consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, the _Legal Services Directions 2017_, and internal Comcare procedures.
**Mandatory Qualifications**
- Undergraduate degree in law.
- Admission as a legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory.
- Current Practising Certificate or ability to obtain one within three months.
**How to apply**
Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities and role (maximum 2 pages).