The Legal Advice and Strategy team is a generalist legal team. We provide expert legal advice to Comcare on the general interpretation and development of all Comcare related legislation, including the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (the SRC Act), the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 and other public sector related legislation.
The team also provides legal advice and support for corporate and commercial matters, including procurement, as well as legal support to Comcare’s governance and corporate operations more broadly. The team also assists Comcare to support the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission and the Seacare Authority.
Overview of the Role
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 and Experience
* 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.
Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment
* Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
* Employee Health Declaration.
* Six months probationary period for new engagements.
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).
Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time). If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact recruitment@comcare.gov.au
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