Manager, Legal

3 days ago


Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION Full time

**Department for Child Protection**
**Job reference**: 588092

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**Job status**: Long Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Status**: Term Vacancy until 27 June 2025, with Full-time or Part-Time Available
**Remuneration**: LE5 ($139.920 - $145,610 per annum) + 11% Superannuation

**Role Details**

The Social Workers Registration Scheme is seeking a **Manager, Legal**, to join the team on a term basis.

The role is responsible for:

- Ensuring legal compliance, providing guidance on regulatory matters and supporting the Director in the effective administration of the scheme.
- Providing high quality and responsive legal, strategic and policy advice for the Director and SWRS Senior Executive Group.
- Monitoring changes in legislation affecting the scheme and ensuring compliance, including developing and implementing strategies to address legal compliance issues.
- Managing legal administrative tasks to ensure the efficient functioning of the scheme and maintaining accurate legal records and documentation.

**About You**

We are looking for an experienced legal practitioner with a strong aptitude for regulatory matters.

To be successful in this role, you will have a considerable knowledge in general areas of law, and a broad understanding of the operation of government in South Australia.

You will have significant experience in providing legal advice, navigating complex regulatory frameworks and the identification and assessment of complex legal issues.

If you have the skills and experience needed to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you.

**About the Business**

The Social Workers Registration Scheme (SWRS) regulates social workers in South Australia. Our mission is to ensure that all social workers meet high professional standards, safeguarding the public interest and promoting excellence in the field. Through registration, accreditation, and investigation, we enhance the accountability and professionalism of social workers.

**Special Conditions**

**Essential**: Admitted as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of SA.

To find out more about this role, including the **key selection criteria** and **special conditions**, please click on the attached role description.

**Enquiries**:
To **apply** for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

**Applications close**: 18/04/2024 11:00 PM


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