**Attorney-General's Department**
**Job reference**: 700528
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
**Classification**: LE1
**Salary Range**: $68,708 - $78,657 + superannuation
**Duration**: Up to 8 months
**Vacancy Type**: Full Time
**Number of Positions Available**: Multiple
**Closing Date**: 11:30pm, Wednesday 8 October 2025
**About the Opportunity**
Under the guidance of the Senior Legal Officer and other senior members of the team, the Legal Officer assesses complaints and reports made to the OPI under the ICAC Act and makes recommendations as to what action should be taken in accordance with relevant legislation. The Legal Officer also carries out functions in respect of the oversight of police complaints and reports, including reviewing assessments conducted by SA Police and making recommendations regarding the potential reassessment of those matters. The Legal Officer has a varied caseload and communicates the outcome of assessments to complainants and reporters and assists to facilitate the referral of complaints and reports to other agencies.
**About the Business**
The Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012 (ICAC Act) establishes the Office for Public Integrity (OPI) as an independent statutory authority.
The functions of the OPI under the ICAC Act are:
- to receive and assess complaints about public administration from members of the public;
- to receive and assess reports about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in public administration from inquiry agencies, public authorities and public officers; and
- to refer complaints and reports to inquiry agencies, public authorities and public officers or to determine to take no action.
The functions of the OPI under the Police Complaints and Discipline Act 2016 (PCD Act) are:
- to oversee the assessment and investigation of complaints and reports relating to designated officers;
- to oversee the operation and enforcement of the PCD Act; and
- to refer certain complaints and reports to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
The OPI also receives appropriate disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018.
**Special Conditions for Employment**
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. 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.
Hold a Degree in Law and be admitted, or eligible to be admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
**Additional Notes**
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.
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 adaptable ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
**Applications close**: 08/10/2025 11:30 PM