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Senior Legal Officer

2 months ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Murray Darling Basin Authority Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our team at the Murray Darling Basin Authority. As a Senior Legal Officer, you will play a critical role in providing legal advice on government law issues, including Commonwealth procurement and funding, administrative law, water and natural resources law, and information law and privacy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide timely, accurate, and client-focused legal advice on government law issues.
  • Advise on Commonwealth procurement and funding, administrative law, water and natural resources law, and information law and privacy.
  • Coordinate the delivery of legal services by external legal service providers.
  • Represent, liaise, and negotiate on behalf of the MDBA, as required.
  • Deliver in-house training on legal matters, as required.
What We Offer
  • A competitive remuneration package, including up to 15.4% superannuation.
  • Generous leave provisions, including four weeks annual leave and additional non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year.
  • Flexible working arrangements, allowing for a balance between work and personal needs.
  • A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.
About Us

The Murray Darling Basin Authority is an independent government agency responsible for managing the Murray-Darling Basin's water resources in the national interest. We are committed to achieving a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians.

We are seeking a lawyer with an understanding of government legal practice and expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Commonwealth procurement and funding;
  • Administrative law/ statutory interpretation;
  • Water/ natural resources law; and/ or information law and privacy.

The successful candidate will work closely with officials across the agency, and more broadly across government, supporting all areas of the agency's work.