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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 (MDBA) as a Senior Legal Officer - Water Resources and Governance. The successful candidate will work closely with officials across the agency, and more broadly across government, supporting all areas of the agency's work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide timely, accurate and client-focused legal advice on government law issues related to water resources and governance.
  • Provide advice on Commonwealth procurement and funding, administrative law and statutory interpretation, water and natural resources law, and/or information law and privacy.
  • Co-ordinate 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.
  • Have an understanding of the legal and accountability frameworks within which the Commonwealth operates.
  • Have the ability to work well in a team environment and to provide leadership.
  • Display sound judgement and a sensible approach to management of workflow.
What We Offer
  • A competitive remuneration package, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
  • Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
  • Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
  • Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
  • Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcomes for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
  • Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
  • 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.