Assistant Director, Legal

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia The Department of Parliamentary Services Full time

Assistant Director, Legal (Multiple Openings):

Role Details:

Title:
Assistant Director, Legal (Multiple Openings)

Employment Type:
Ongoing

Classification:
Parliamentary Executive Level 1

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 26 November 2023

About the Role:

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking candidates for various Assistant Director, Legal positions in the Corporate Operations Branch.


The Corporate Operations Branch has revamped its organizational structure to facilitate the delivery of strategic, client-centric, and innovative services to the department.

We offer a spectrum of services encompassing human resources, legal assistance, work health and safety, performance management, audit, and fraud detection.


These roles are part of a newly established unit that includes legal, conduct, and performance functions, overseeing matters such as bullying, harassment, and discrimination.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a proficient team of legal and HR professionals aligned with the department's vision and strategic objectives.

The Legal department is responsible for:

  • Providing specialized advice and guidance on legal matters such as:
  • Employment regulations
  • Administrative law
  • Intellectual property
  • Information accessibility
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Parliamentary regulations
  • Drafting legal documents and instruments.
  • Supervising, managing, and reviewing external legal consultancy services to meet departmental requirements
  • Cultivating and managing key partnerships and strategic alliances
  • Offering training, education, and fostering a secure and inclusive work environment
  • Delivering prompt and professional responses to all legal and conduct-related issues.


These positions present an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and engaging unit where every day brings new challenges.

You will benefit from flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities, an attractive compensation package, complimentary secure parking, gym membership, and access to recreational amenities like pool, fitness classes, tennis and squash courts, on-site childcare, and cost-effective dining choices.


Desired Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to offer high-quality legal advice in intricate and delicate settings with a strong client focus.
  • Extensive knowledge of public administration with a grasp of human resource and governance principles.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, advanced communication abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders from government, industry, and the wider public.
  • Thorough understanding and adherence to legislative frameworks, government decision-making processes, and agency protocols and regulations.
  • Problem-solving skills for complex issues and the ability to handle challenging situations for both internal and external clients.
  • High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and a proactive approach to leadership.


To excel in the Assistant Director positions, you must also demonstrate proficiency in leadership, program management, and contribute to the department's strategic goals.


Role Specific Requirements:

The ideal candidate should:

  • obtain and sustain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance
- be admitted, or eligible for admission, as a legal practitioner of the High Court of Australia or a Supreme Court of a State or Territory
- possess, or be eligible to acquire, a restricted government practicing certificate in the ACT.

Duties Overview:

Classification:
Parliamentary Executive Level 1

Branch:
Corporate Operations Branch

Section:
Legal and Conduct

Supervisor:
Director, Legal and Conduct

Under limited/general guidance, carry out responsibilities adhering to the prescribed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 1 classification.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Oversee the Legal operations within the department, providing expert advice and guidance on all legal matters to ensure:

  • Adherence to legal protocols and best practices
- prioritization of relevant recommendations from internal and external evaluations
- fostering constructive relationships with all staff members
- emphasis on educational initiatives, training, and supporting a secure and inclusive workspace, and
- addressing all legal and conduct-related matters professionally and promptly.

  • Supervise and nurture a team of legal and HR professionals aligned with the department's goals and strategic priorities.
Ensure compliance with Legal Service Directions and consistency in client advice, including:
areas offering in-house legal services that fulfill the department's strategic objectives, such as:

  • employment regulations
- administrative law

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