EL1 Senior Legal Adviser

8 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Comcare Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Overview of the Team

The Regulatory Legal team provides advice and support to Comcare's regulatory activities, including investigations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and criminal prosecutions for alleged offences against the WHS Act. The team supports the Regulatory Operations Group by:

  • Providing advice and guidance on evidence gathering, the issuing of statutory notices and investigation procedures (investigations)
  • Reviewing and advising on briefs of evidence (prosecutions)
  • Working closely with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions and the informant when a prosecution is commenced
  • Facilitating continuous improvement projects and identifying trends and capability opportunities for inspectors

Overview of the Role

As a Senior Legal Adviser, you will work under limited supervision and be responsible for providing legal support to investigations, inspections and other regulatory activities 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:

  • Undergraduate degree in law
  • 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)
  • Current Practising Certificate or ability to obtain one within three months

Highly Desirable:

  • 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

  • Australian citizenship.

  • Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check).

  • Employee Health Declaration.

  • Six months probationary period for new engagements.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline 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 approximately 750 words (not exceeding one page).

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

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