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EL1 Senior Legal Adviser

4 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Comcare (Australian Government) Full time
The Regulatory Legal team provides advice and support to Comcare's regulatory activities, including investigations under the federal Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and criminal prosecutions for alleged contraventions of the WHS Act. The team supports the Regulatory Operations Group by:

1. providing advice and guidance on evidence gathering, the issuing of statutory notices and investigation procedures (investigations)
2. assisting with the preparation of briefs of evidence (prosecutions)
3. working closely with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions and Inspectors when a prosecution is commenced
4. facilitating continuous improvement projects and identifying trends and capability opportunities for inspectors.

Overview of the Role

Under limited supervision, the Senior Legal Adviser is responsible for providing legal support to investigations, inspections and other regulatory activity conducted under the WHS Act and assisting with the conduct of prosecutions commenced under that Act. The Senior Legal Adviser is also responsible for providing mentoring, support and supervision to more junior members of the team.

The Senior Legal Adviser will manage their own workload in a manner consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, the Legal Services Directions 2017 and internal Comcare procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory:

1. Admission as a legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory (five years or more post admission experience is desirable).
2. Current restricted practising Certificate or ability to obtain one within three months.

Experience in providing investigation support and conducting prosecutions in a criminal law or regulatory environment will be highly regarded.

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

1. Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).
2. Employee Health Declaration.
3. Six months probationary period for new engagements.
4. Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities and role (maximum 2 pages).

Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time). If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact recruitment@comcare.gov.au.

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