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Legal Officer

2 weeks ago

Port Adelaide, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND FINANCE Full time

**Department of Treasury and Finance**
**Job reference**: 674878
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE, 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Remuneration**: ASO4 - Salary Range ($76,561 - $80,256 p.a.).

**About the opportunity**:
As a **Legal Officer** in the Fines Enforcement and Recovery Unit, you’ll provide well-reasoned legal input informed by advice from internal support partners to support decision-making and operational delivery. Working closely with the Principal, Legal & Governance, a key focus will be helping navigate legal matters and compliance.

Being a newly created role— this is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, action-oriented professional to shape and evolve the position alongside a supportive team. You’ll play a key role in reviewing and responding to matters by preparing documents, interpreting legislation, and managing sensitive issues. Your contributions will directly enhance the integrity and impact of our services, while also helping to refine how we operate and deliver outcomes.

This is a great opportunity for a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and is passionate about using their expertise to support the business.

**About you**

To be successful, you will bring:

- A solid understanding of legal principles, practices, and procedures, with a focus on compliance and regulatory integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, practical legal advice and written documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with confidence in handling complex and sensitive legal matters
- A collaborative mindset and a commitment to supporting the team through legal insight, conflict resolution, and clear communication
- Experience delivering advice and documentation on disputes, FOI and complaints, including drafting and reviewing agreements
- The ability to support court proceedings by assisting with case preparation and attending court alongside the Principal, Legal & Governance
- Coordination of recovery actions in partnership with bailiffs and legal advisors to ensure due process
- A proactive approach to working with internal and external partners on client matters and contributing to improved business practices and processes

**About us**
- At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.
- We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.
- Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

**What we offer**
- Flexible working options
- Salary packaging options
- Discounted gym membership
- Supportive career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Be Well Program

**For a confidential discussion about the role please contact**:
Alicia Labrosciano
Title: Principal Officer, Legal & Governance
Tel: 08 8522 0881

**Application Instructions**:
Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

**Applications close**: 15/06/2025 6:00 PM