Legal Officer

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION Full time

**Independent Commission Against Corruption**
**Job reference**: 581578

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**Job status**: Long Term Contract

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Salary range $100,264 - $110,266**
**Contract appointment for up to 3 years**

**About the Commission**
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The Independent Commission Against Corruption (the Commission) is an independent statutory body established to promote integrity within South Australian public administration. The Commission investigates reports of corruption within public administration and actively prevents corruption by undertaking evaluations of the practices, policies and procedures of public agencies. The Commission also delivers education programs which seek to guide the conduct of public officers in the South Australian public sector.

**Working for the Commission**
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The Commission is a small and dynamic agency. Our size and structure offers a unique opportunity for all employees to experience a high level of variety and to have autonomy within their roles. Importantly, working for the Commission means that you make a valuable contribution to society by playing a critical role in promoting integrity within South Australian public administration.

The Commission offers a range of financial and non-financial benefits to its employees including:

- Competitive salary
- Super contributions into Super SA or a Superannuation fund of your choice
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Supported professional development
- Interesting and meaningful work
- The opportunity to work alongside highly qualified and involved leadership

The Commission is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of their age, ability, gender diversity, sexuality, relationship and reproductive status, race, religion, and culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. The Commission is a member of We’re Equal.

**The Role**
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An exciting opportunity exists for a Legal Officer to play a critical role in supporting the Commission to achieve its statutory functions.

Working closely with the Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer and Senior Legal Officers, the Legal Officer is responsible for the provision of high quality legal advice in relation to strategic issues associated with the discharge of the Commission’s statutory functions.

The Legal Officer assists the Commission to identify and respond to strategic issues associated with the discharge of its statutory functions.

With the support of Senior Legal Officers, the success of the incumbent is on their ability to exercise their own judgement in carrying out their legal duties.

**Requirements**:
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To be successful in the role you must possess:

- Bachelor of Law or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Admitted, or eligible for admission, as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and the High Court of South Australia.
- Demonstrated post admission experience.
- Demonstrated ability to provide legal advice regarding the discharge of statutory powers.
- Ability to provide legal advice in relation to the enforcement of the criminal law.
- Capacity to identify trends and issues of relevance to the Commissioner in the discharge of his or her statutory functions, and to make recommendations accordingly.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality written legal advice on matters of ordinary complexity in a clear, timely and accurate manner.
- Demonstrated ability to distil legal concepts into appropriately worded policies and processes.
- Willingness to undertake professional advancement through participation in continuing legal education.

**Special conditions**
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Applicants will be required to undergo psychometric profiling.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a statutory declaration verifying their statement of claims.

**Applications Instructions**

Applications must be submitted via the Commission’s recruitment portal before the closing date and include:

- A resume outlining your relevant experience and aptitude for the position.

**Applications close**: Midnight, Sunday 17 March 2024.

**Enquiries**
Mardy McDonald,
Manager Business Services

**Applications close**: 18/03/2024 00:00 AM

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