Australian Public Service Commission | Senior Lawyer, Corporate Legal Services
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Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool.
If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles.
Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply.
A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
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Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Senior Lawyer, Corporate Legal Services
Locations: Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW.
Senior Lawyers (EL1) report directly to a Principal Lawyer and work closely with the Principal Director (Head of Legal), other Senior Lawyers, and Lawyers.
You play an integral role in supporting the Corporate Legal Services team, which is responsible for the delivery of independent and expert legal advice to the OAIC's Commissioners and Executive and managing the conduct of litigation brought against the OAIC.
The role supports OAIC functional areas to access external legal support where needed and to identify and manage legal risk.
Corporate Legal Services staff may appear for the Information Commissioner in tribunals on lower-risk matters and instruct external lawyers on higher-risk matters and court-based litigation.
Corporate Legal Services will also support the Information Commissioner to certify compliance with the legal services directions.
Corporate Legal Services will contribute to the delivery of the OAIC's stated priorities and principles.
You will also support the OAIC's shift towards a more harm-focused approach that actively engages with risk to develop legally sound solutions.
You will maintain a high level of integrity and discretion and abide by the APS Code of Conduct, combined with a demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of WH&S, equity, and diversity in the workplace.
The key duties of the position include:
Conducting legal research and preparing legal advice (oral and written) for the Executive on administrative law and statutory interpretation.
Managing complex litigation.
Preparing and providing legal input into briefs and submissions on law reform.
Providing expert legal advice on a range of matters across numerous legislative instruments.
Providing corporate legal services to the OAIC in a broad range of areas relevant to public administration including advising on contracts, employment law, and Memoranda of Understanding.
Leading, guiding, and developing your staff, as required.
Liaising effectively with internal stakeholders including the business areas, and with external stakeholders, including external legal service providers and other government agencies.
Representing Legal Services and the OAIC at internal and external forums.
We are seeking applications from candidates who have:
Legal qualifications including the ability to obtain and maintain a practicing certificate.
Experience operating in a regulatory environment.
Broad legal experience working with/in government, including litigation experience.
Knowledge of the
Freedom of Information Act 1982
and the
Privacy Act 1988
(desirable).
Ability to provide impartial and forthright advice.
Desirable:
Experience in leading, guiding, and mentoring a team.
These duties are to be performed in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values and Office policies, including Workplace Diversity and Work Health and Safety.
Under section 25 of the
Public Service Act 1999 , the Office may re-assign the duties of an employee from time to time.
Getting to know the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is an independent agency within the Attorney-General's portfolio.
Our primary functions are privacy, freedom of information, and government information policy.
Our responsibilities include conducting investigations, reviewing decisions, handling complaints, and providing guidance and advice.
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