(22/9/2025) Legal Officer

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia Government of South Australia Full time

Overview

Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 697406
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Our department’s primary objective is the delivery ofhomes and housing options for South Australians. In response to thenational housing crisis, we are committed to accelerating the buildof a diverse range of housing options. We strive to find solutionsto the urgent demand for housing security. Our mission focuses oncoordinating various portfolios related to housing, housinginfrastructure, urban development, and planning. By ensuring sounddecisions and efficient management, we strive to createsustainable, well-planned communities offering safe and affordablehousing options.

Join us in our endeavour to address one of the most pressingchallenges of our time and make a tangible difference in the livesof our community.

The Role

The Legal Officer is accountable to the Chief Legal Officer andresponsible for the provision of high quality and responsivestrategic advice to DHUD on legal, policy and legislative reformissues. The Legal Officer will be required to contribute to theday-to-day delivery of effective and efficient legal servicesacross DHUD and contribute to the appropriate governance andassociated advisory services in DHUD. You will hold the followingresponsibilities:

- Provide high-quality advice and support on legal and policymatters associated with the performance of theDepartment’s functions and the administration of theDepartment’s legislative portfolio.
- Identify legal issues and risk and prepare instructions toobtain expert legal advice from the Crown Solicitor’sOffice as required.
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships with DHUDagencies, and stakeholders, including public sectorleaders.
- Assist with the development and review of legal policies,procedures and templates and the delivery of internal trainingon legal and policy matters.

About You

To be successful in this position, you must be able todemonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

- Experience in the identification and assessment of complexlegal issues under limited supervision and direction.
- Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policiesand guidelines to complex situations and formulating practicalsolutions and appropriate recommendations.
- Experience providing advice to government agencies on legalissues and risk mitigation and using high levels of initiativeand judgement to consult with senior staff when required.
- Ability to prioritise competing workloads and work to tightdeadlines while displaying sound judgement andreliability.

Desirable Qualification

- A degree in law and admitted, or eligible for admission asa practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
- Holds, or is eligible to hold, a Practicing Certificate inSouth Australia.
- At least 3 years post admission legal experience.

Special Conditions

Successful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactoryDepartment of Human Services Criminal History Check or NationalPolice Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every3 years.

Remuneration

LE3 - $94,967 min- $102,518 max.

Enquiries

For all confidential enquiries, please contact Hannah SzakacsChief Legal Officer, at hannah.szakacs3@sa.gov.au ortelephone 087085535.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit acovering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills andexperience in relation to the key capabilities outlined in the rolestatement, a current CV and the contact information of threereferees including your current line manager.

All applicants must complete a ‘Pre-Employment Declarationin the SA Public Sector’ form.

Applications close: 24/09/20256:00 PM

Attachments:

- LE3 - Legal Officer - DHUD Role Statement.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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