Senior Legal Officers

vor 3 Wochen

Canberra, Österreich Australian Public Service Commission Vollzeit

Are you a highly experienced legal professional?
Are you an organised individual who values planning to succeed?
Do you want to be a key contributor to Australia's Defence Nuclear-Powered Submarine capability?

If so, you might be the person we are looking for to be an EL 1 Senior Legal Officer within the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Regulatory Design (NPSRD) team.

We are looking to fill several EL 1 Senior Legal Officer roles within the following functions:
Roles and Responsibilities EL1 Senior Legal Officer Commercial & MOU: You will lead the provision of high-level legal advice on major, complex and sensitive issues supporting the creation of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR) which may include matters relating to commercial agreements, procurements and the drafting and negotiation of memorandums of understanding.
From time to time, you may be required to provide legal advice on other matters.
EL1 Senior Legal Officer FOI & Privacy: You will assist in the provision of legal advice on major, complex and sensitive issues arising from the creation of the ANNPSR as those issues relating to FOI and Privacy.
Additionally, you will be expected to have relevant knowledge of information disclosure.
You will require an in-depth knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence's mission and policy requirements.
You will exercise a considerable degree of independence, perform a subject matter expert role and will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to provide expert policy advice.
You will engage in complex to very complex problem solving and issue management and may coordinate and perform detailed or sensitive projects, which impact strategic, political or operational outcomes for Defence.
EL1 Senior Legal Officer Legal Policy and Legislation: You will assist in the provision of legal advice on a legislative framework for the ANNPSR.
You will also assist in the creation of legal policy that informs the legislative parameters of the ANNPSR.
Additionally, you will be expected to have relevant knowledge of legal policy development, and the creation and amendment of legislation (both primary and subordinate).
You will require an in-depth knowledge of legislative frameworks, parliamentary processes and government decision-making.
You will exercise a considerable degree of independence, perform a subject matter expert role and will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to provide expert policy and legislative advice.
You will engage in complex to very complex problem solving and issues management and may coordinate and perform detailed or sensitive projects, which impact strategic, political or operational outcomes for Defence.
As a result of the unique workplace context, candidates may be required to undertake additional security related checks.

These roles support additional remuneration benefits which is applied as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP).
This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA).
For further information, please contact the contact officer.

Please note: Due to the nature and urgency of this task, NPSRD will seek commencement of successful candidates ASAP.

About our Team As part of the NPSRD team, you will be working at the cutting edge of the regulation of Defence capability, supported by professionalisation pathways so you can continue to develop, along with unique and varied career opportunities.

The NPSRD team are deeply committed to the success of the establishment of the ANNPSR and are seeking people who share the same dedication.
Your dedication, enthusiasm, and initiative, will enable you to contribute to the establishment of the ANNPSR, and meet some of the most passionate, intelligent and fascinating people from around the world.

Our people are capable, committed and diverse.
We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration and prioritises safety and security.
Our greatest asset is our people.

We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate As an EL 1 Senior Legal Officer, you will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, however the specific competencies below are considered critical to success within the ANPSRD team.

Decide and initiate action – Decide, take responsibility, take calculated risks, take initiative and generate activity.
Work with people – Understand and adapt to others, listen to, consult and support others.
Persuade and influence – Make an impact, gain agreement, negotiate, persuade, convince, promote ideas and manage conflict.
Apply expertise – Apply, develop and share specialist and detailed technical legal expertise.
Cope with pressures and setbacks – Cope with pressure, keep emotions under control, balance work and personal life, keep optimistic and handle criticism.
Application Closing Date: Monday 23 September 2024
For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASG/07409/24 on Defence Careers .

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