Legal Research Assistant, Clerk 3/4

3 weeks ago


Parramatta, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

Division: Courts Tribunals and Service Delivery- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 65253- **Temporary 12 months (35 hrs. per week)**:

- **Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available**:

- **Clerk Grade 3/4, base salary **($79,032 - $86,539), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**

**Your role**

The Industrial Relations Commission is established under the _Industrial Relations Act 1996_ (NSW) (the Act) with conciliation and arbitral functions. The Commission's principal role is to resolve industrial disputes, unfair dismissal claims and set terms and conditions of employment by making industrial awards and approving enterprise agreements.

The Commission seeks to ensure that industrial disputes arising between public sector employers, including Local Governments, and their employees in New South Wales are resolved quickly, in a fair manner and with the minimum of legal technicality.

**What you’ll do**

The Research Assistant provides legal and other research assistance to the Commissioners.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for completing the following tasks:

- Perform research tasks including the analysis of case law and the interpretation of legislation.
- Prepare & maintain Commission statistics.
- Draft and prepare speeches and presentations.
- Provide proof-reading and editing support to the Commissioners.
- Coordinate and respond to complex enquiries and routine procedural correspondence from external agencies.
- Provide support to Commissioners in and out of hearings through the provision of research assistance.

**What we’re looking for**
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the _Disability Inclusion Act 2014_
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the _Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012_

Download the role description.

**What We Offer**

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

**We do work that really matters**

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

**Are you ready to join us?**

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

**Applications close** **Sunday, 25 February 2024

**Got a question?**

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

**Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit**

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

**Other Information**

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.



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