Remote working arrangements may be considered.
Opportunity TypeFull-Time; Part-Time
Opportunity StatusOngoing; Non-Ongoing
Opportunity Employment TypeSpecified Term
Opportunity Employment Type Details12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.
Learn how a merit list or pool may be usedApplicants 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.
This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Richmond, Geelong, Adelaide, Brisbane, Surry Hills, Deakin.
The Dispute Resolution & Litigation (DR&L) branchThe DR&L branch in the Chief Counsel Division is a growing in-house legal practice servicing the NDIA with legal advice and litigation support services on merits review matters for participants in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal), soon to be known as the Administrative Review Tribunal.
The DR&L branch is responsible for providing trusted high-quality legal advice and litigation support services to respond to these applications by NDIS participants and prospective participants. The branch provides strategic oversight of legal risk across the Agency's AAT program, as well as supporting continuous improvement of decision-making to improve outcomes under the NDIS.
The key duties of the position include:As a member of this dynamic branch, you will be a leader among leaders. The APS 6 Lawyer will undertake work that is guided by legislation, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies, and precedents. This role will be required to perform procedural, administrative, and operational tasks, provide quality advice, contribute to services and the development of the Agency's in-house legal practice for applications in the Tribunal that supports and contributes to NDIA's objectives to "build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme".
Providing high-quality legal advice, and litigation support and services to internal clients in the management and resolution of participant-related reviews in the Tribunal.Conducting supporting litigation in the Tribunal on behalf of the CEO of the Agency.Drafting advice on straightforward legal matters, managing a caseload of matters, and advising with the support of senior lawyers including Principal Lawyers, Deputy Chief Counsel, and Chief Counsel.Enough about us, let's talk about youThe successful candidate will possess excellent technical legal skills and demonstrated experience in leading legal teams to deliver high-value outcomes for the NDIA. You will demonstrate experience in, or knowledge of, some or all of the following:
Administrative law and principles of good administrative decision-making.Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and/or conflict resolution.Litigation, including in Commonwealth or state/territory courts and tribunals.Statutory interpretation particularly in relation to the NDIS Act and National Disability Insurance Scheme (Supports for Participants) Rules 2013.This position is within the legal job stream and the candidate must possess relevant academic qualifications with admission as a legal practitioner, however described, of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory and hold or have the ability to immediately obtain a current practising certificate.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship. Failure to do so may jeopardise your offer of employment.Dependent on the role, the appropriate Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People check may be required as per State/Territory legislation. In addition to these checks, a Worker Screening Check issued by the relevant State/Territory worker screening unit will also be required for any role for which the normal duties are likely to require more than incidental contact with people with disability.The health and safety of workers, Participants, and other visitors in our offices is our highest priority.NotesThis position will be offered as ongoing or non-ongoing.We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity; however, non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.Should a non-ongoing position become ongoing, then a merit list established through this selection process may be used to fill the vacancy on an ongoing basis.RecruitAbilityRecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability Getting to know the National Disability Insurance AgencyThe NDIS provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life. The NDIS also connects anyone with disability to services in their community. This includes connections to doctors, community groups, sporting clubs, support groups, libraries, and schools, as well as providing information about what support is provided by each state and territory government. The NDIS now supports over 500,000 Australians with disability to access the services and supports they need. This includes supporting approximately 80,000 children with developmental delay, ensuring they receive supports early so that they achieve the best outcomes throughout their lives.
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