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Legal Officer

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Full time

**Department of Human Services**
**Job reference**: 685218
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Role Highlights**
- Convenient CBD location
- Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
- Exciting opportunity for career development

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

**About the Business**
The Workforce Development and Integrity Division plays a critical role in building capable, inclusive, and high-performing workforce across the Department of Human Services (DHS), and by extension, supporting the delivery of safe, trusted services to the South Australian community. The division provides strategic and operational workforce services internally across DHS, while also contributing to broader public safety and integrity through the provision of screening services. It brings together four key directorates, each instrumental in strengthening our people, culture, and governance.

**Role Details**
The Legal Officer is a role within the Screening Unit, Workforce Development and Integrity and is accountable to the Manager, Policy for:

- preparing documentation for the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) where Screening Unit decisions are appealed
- conducting legal and policy research as required
- assisting with the development of Screening Unit policies and procedures
- drafting responses to Screening Unit inbox enquiries.

**Special Conditions**
Employment-related Screening Check required

**Essential Qualifications**
Tertiary qualification in law.

**Role Status**:Term up to 23/06/2026.

**Salary Range**:$67,693-77,494

**Location**:Adelaide

**Diversity and Inclusion**

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

**Applications close**: 25/07/2025 11:30 PM