Legal Officer

2 months ago

Parramatta, Australia NSW Government -Department of Premier and Cabinet Full time

**Legal Officer - (00009C2U)**

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**
- **Do you have knowledge and experience in Aboriginal land rights and/or criminal law?**:

- **Ongoing Legal Officer Grade IV role**:

- **Based in Parramatta with flexible work arrangements available**

**About the Role**

The **Legal Officer** plays a critical role in providing expert advice to Aboriginal Land Councils to ensure compliance with the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 and Aboriginal Land Rights Regulation 2014. The role works as part of a small team that supports good governance in Aboriginal Land Councils across NSW.

The Legal Officer will provide high level legal advice to support the work of the ORALRA. The role will work with the ORALRA’s compliance team and support investigations relating to allegations of misconduct by Board members and staff of Aboriginal Land Councils.

The role will also provide high level legal advice to the Office of the Registrar in accordance with legislation, policy, guidelines and practice standards on complex matters including, but not limited to:

- Criminal record checks and disqualifications of Board members and staff of Aboriginal Land Councils;
- Investigation of allegations of misconduct by Board members and staff of Aboriginal Land Councils pursuant to Part 10 of the ALRA

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

**About the Team**

The Registrar is an independent statutory office holder appointed by the Governor under the Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration Act 1975. The functions of the Registrar are set out in section 165 of the ALRA. These functions include registering land claims and maintaining the Register of Aboriginal Land Claims, maintaining the Register of Aboriginal Owners, approving the rules of Aboriginal Land Councils, issuing compliance directions, investigating complaints and mediating disputes.

The Minister administering the ALRA oversights the performance of the Registrar’s statutory functions. Whilst closely linked to the Minister, Aboriginal Affairs New South Wales and land councils, the Registrar remains separate and independent. The Office of the Registrar strives for effective and efficient performance of the statutory and ancillary functions conferred to the Registrar in accordance with the ALRA. The Office plays a key role in contributing to the development, review and reform of the ALRA in partnership with Aboriginal Affairs NSW, the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and other relevant government agencies.

**How to Apply**
- a **resume** (maximum 5 pages) which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
- a **cover letter** (maximum 2 pages) including your response to the two targeted questions:

- **Briefly outline any experience you may have in working with the Aboriginal community in NSW and in what capacity this was undertaken. (300 words maximum).**
- **What steps do you take before making a decision on how to solve a problem, and why? (300 words maximum).**

The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.

A recruitment pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

**Salary**: Legal Officer Grade IV. Package includes base salary ($129,311.00 - $ 131,799.00) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

**Closing date: Tuesday, 31 January 2023 (11:59 PM)**

**Learn more**

**Why work for DPC?***
- Our purpose is to drive big ideas at the heart of government._

The Department of Premier and Cabinet is the lead central agency in the NSW Government.

We support the Premier, the Cabinet, Ministers and agencies by coordinating policies and services across government. We also lead policy development, provide innovative ideas and support Government plans and projects.

Our people undertake challenging, innovative and rewarding work, across metropolitan and regional locations, to deliver better outcomes for the communities of NSW. In achieving this, we are guided by our core values of integrity, trust, service and accountability. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.

We endeavour to make all our roles flexible and encourage conversations on flexibility on an “if not, why not” basis, including work location. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.

**Our Commitment**

The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past, present and future. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual re

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