Legal Officer

1 week ago


Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

About the Business Unit:


WSU helps to protect children and vulnerable people from harm by checking a person's criminal history for relevant offending and findings from specific professional disciplinary bodies.


About the Role:


The role also includes representation of the Secretary to the Department of Government Services in litigation matters arising out of the Worker Screening Act 2020.


About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Technical legal skills with the ability to analyse legal issues, interpret legislation and develop accurate legal solutions. Experience providing legal advice in relation to public or administrative law matters, or in civil or criminal litigation. Experience in, or knowledge of, Victorian court processes.
  • Cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals; Share information and acknowledge others' efforts; Step in to help others where required.
How to apply

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.

Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon.

We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.


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