• Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance
• Work in a values-driven organisation using legal expertise
• Make a meaningful impact in a supportive, rewarding environment

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.

The Workforce Development and Integrity Division plays a critical role in building our capable, inclusive, and high-performing workforce and by extension, supporting the delivery of safe, trusted services for the South Australian community. The division provides internal strategic and operational workforce services, whilst also contributing to the boarder public safety and integrity through the provision of screening services. 

About the Role

The Senior Legal Officer is a role within Workforce Development and Integrity and is accountable to the Director, Legal Policy for:

• providing high-level legal policy analysis, advice and practical guidance to DHS divisions on complex, sensitive and emerging matters affecting departmental functions, programs, and decision-making
• supporting the Director, Legal Policy to provide timely and well-considered advice to the Minister, Chief Executive, Executive and senior managers, including through briefs, correspondence, submissions, and options papers
• identifying matters that require Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO) advice or other specialist input, and preparing clear instructions, issue summaries, and questions for CSO consideration
• supporting the management of sensitive policy and operational matters by coordinating legal policy input, project work, stakeholder engagement and risk-aware advice.

Special Conditions

• National Police Check required.
• Employment-related Screening Check required.

Qualifications

The incumbent must hold a degree in Law and Admission, or eligibility to be admitted as a Legal Practitioner. 

Additional Information

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of 2 pages, addressing how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the role description. You are also required to provide three work referees, one of whom must be your recent line manager, and attach your current resume via the online application form. For further information and how to apply for this role please visit our DHS website www.dhs.sa.gov.au/careers.

Enquiries to: Mandy Smith, 0450 881 412 [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Legal Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The position description and candidate pack are attached below.