Deputy Secretary, General Counsel

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia NSW The Cabinet Office Full time

**Deputy Secretary, General Counsel**:
**You. At the centre of big ideas.**:

- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Counsel to join our executive team in The Cabinet Office.
- Lead and direct the provision of expert legal advice and governance services.
- Oversee the Cabinet support functions to ensure effective and efficient systems for Government decision-making.
- This is an ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 3 role, based in Martin Place, Sydney.

**About the role.**:
As the Deputy Secretary, General Counsel, The Cabinet Office, you will act as the primary legal advisor to the Secretary and the Premier, leading and directing the provision of expert legal advice and governance services.

You will be accountable for the quality of legal services provided, ensuring the provision of strategic advice on diverse and complex legal priorities and legislative matters.

This role involves managing the Government’s legislative agenda, providing legal counsel to the Premier and Cabinet, and overseeing the department’s governance functions.

To learn more about the role please review the role description.

**Essential requirements for this role.**:

- Be admitted or be eligible for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW.
- Be able to provide an Unrestricted Practising Certificate before you start work with us.
- Are eager to make a difference to the communities of NSW.
- Have relevant legal qualifications and substantial experience in providing expert and authoritative legal advice.
- Have a high-level understanding of key legal issues and challenges facing NSW.
- Have high level leadership skills, including managing other executives, and proven capacity to collaborate across complex organisations.
- Have the ability to think strategically and provide sound legal advice.
- You have excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse complex issues, identify risks and devise effective solutions.

**About The Cabinet Office**:
The Cabinet Office (**TCO**) leads policy, strategy and integrity from the heart of Government.

TCO:

- supports the Premier and Cabinet in their roles as decision-makers with expert policy advice informed by data, evidence, consultation and a focus on the bigger picture.
- coordinates, and at times leads, policy reform to drive the Government’s priorities.
- advances NSW's interests at a national level through strategic advice to the Premier and Cabinet on intergovernmental matters.
- upholds Cabinet conventions and good Cabinet practice to support better decision-making, including support for the Secretary in their role as Cabinet Secretary.
- helps the Government deliver its agenda lawfully and effectively through good governance and expert legal advice.
- builds public trust in government by supporting institutional and individual integrity.

TCO is made up of three groups: the Office of General Counsel (**OGC**), Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations (**SPIR**) and Economic and Environmental Policy (**EEP**).

**Imagine **your career at the TCO** and learn more **about the department.**

**Your career, your way.**:
We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.

**At The Cabinet Office, you get access to**:

- flexible working arrangements
- inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
- great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
- employee support services
- fitness and well-being programs
- staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

**How to apply.****:

- a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
- a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

**Salary: Senior Executive Band 3. Total remuneration package will be negotiated upon offer.**:
**Closing date: Sunday, 24 November 2024 (11:59 PM)**:
**Learn more.**:
To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6-8 weeks.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

**Our commitment.**:
The Cabinet Office acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. 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 relationship with, Co

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