Legal Officer I-iii

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Department of Communities and Justice Full time

**Legal Officer Grade I - III**
**Professional Standards & Investigations**

**Salary**: $74,050 - $125,521 pa + Superannuation + Leave Loading

**Position Type**: Temporary Full -Time, 35 hours per week

**Location**: Strawberry Hills, NSW

**Mode**: Hybrid working arrangements (ability to work some days from home and some days in the office)

**Your role**
- Professional Standards & Investigations (PSI) is the divisional unit of Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) which:

- Receives and handles misconduct allegations against CSNSW employees;
- Investigates misconduct allegations as required;
- Provides training, support and guidance to staff and management regarding workplace misconduct and reporting of misconduct;
- Assists and advises decision-makers in relation to misconduct proceedings against employees.

The PSI are looking for some versatile and motivated solicitors to fill temporary Legal Officer Grade I III vacancies for up to 12 months. The PSI is currently expanding and a talent pool will be created to fill future ongoing and temporary Legal Officer Grade I-III opportunities.

As a Legal Officer Grade I-III you will be responsible for providing legal and policy advice in relation to professional misconduct matters and providing advice in relation to employment and administrative law matters. Your casework will involve taking instructions, providing legal advice to decision-makers and senior executive, undertaking research and preparing court documents/legal submissions/briefing notes. A Legal Officer within PSI also conducts dispute resolution and advocacy in Courts and Tribunals including the Industrial Relations Commission, District, Supreme and Federal Courts and NCAT.

**What we re looking for**
- Act with integrity, uphold and promote public sector values;
- Effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment;
- Have knowledge and experience in the relevant area/s of law and have experience in providing legal advice;
- Have the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships;
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

**Essential Requirements**
- Legal qualifications and admission as a solicitor of the NSW Supreme Court with a current practising certificate;
- Current driver s licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role;
- Preparedness to travel to/work from a rural location as required, including travelling to correctional centres/facilities.

Download the role description

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply, do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

**We do work that really matters**

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function of the NSW Justice sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.

**Are you ready to join us**

Applications close **16th November 2023 at 11:59pm AEST.**

**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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