Job Description Agency: Department of the Attorney-General
Work Unit: Legal Services Coordination
Job Title: Manager, NT Legal Services List
Designation: Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job Type: Full time
Duration: Ongoing
Salary: $128,551 - $143,611
Location: Darwin
Position Number: 34497 RTF 304343
Closing Date: 01/10/2024
Contact Officer: Samantha Baker, Director Legal Services Coordination on 08 8935 7877 or
About the Agency: Application Process: Applications must include a one-page summary about you, a detailed resume, and copies of your tertiary qualifications.
Inclusion and Diversity: The NTPS values diversity and encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies. Reasonable workplace adjustments will be made for people with disabilities.
Primary Objective: To manage the operations of the Northern Territory Legal Services List (NTLSL) to obtain outsourced legal services for the Northern Territory Government and manage internal legal services requests. The Manager also provides high-level advice, systems support, and quality assurance across the Legal Services Division.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Manage the Northern Territory Legal Services List (NTLSL) to obtain outsourced legal services for the Northern Territory Government, including overseeing the appointment of separate representatives for children in need of care. Allocate requests for legal services from client agencies to the appropriate legal service provider, being conscious of sensitive and whole-of-government issues. Ensure private legal firms comply with the terms and conditions of the NTLSL Deed. Manage the evaluation process to monitor performance and service quality of the NTLSL Participants by the client agencies. Encourage effective relationships with client agencies, legal firms, and practitioners, offering mediation when necessary. Monitor and review business processes of the Work Unit to ensure good timeframes are met and efficiencies are maintained. Ensure systems and procedures are in place to facilitate the collection of statistical information relating to outsourced legal services and provide detailed reports. Selection Criteria Essential: Detailed knowledge of procurement in a legal setting, being thoroughly conversant with the principles and procedures. Proven organisational skills, including time management and adaptability. Ability to effectively manage and participate in a team. Demonstrated ability to establish and manage positive relationships with colleagues and clients. Sound written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures. Relevant personal attributes including a "can-do" attitude, innovative approach, and diplomacy. Proven ability to work with clients and provide the services they require. Demonstrated highly developed communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills. Desirable: Knowledge of the Procurement Act 1995 (NT) and relevant guidelines. Understanding of the quality of performance expected of legal firms, including cost. Knowledge of the Northern Territory Legal Services List (NTLSL). Further Information: The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant. A completed pre-employment form is to be submitted with your online application.
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