On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions
until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.
As a member of the Legal Team, using your administrative or criminal law expertise to perform your role, you will have the opportunity to work regularly and closely with the ACT Integrity Commissioner, The Hon Michael Adams KC, who was a judge of the Supreme Court of NSW for nearly 20 years. Working at the Commission is a rare opportunity to learn from an eminent member of the profession, leading to professional growth of an unrivalled nature.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Based on your skill set, you may –
Draft and administer investigation reports:
ensure that reports are clear, concise, logically set out, factually accurate, meet procedural fairness requirements, and demonstrate a sound legal and evidentiary basis for all proposed findings
direct administrative support relating to the issue of reports, e.g. to provide procedural fairness, and liaise with potentially affected persons or their legal representatives during the procedural fairness phase
Conduct examinations and litigation:
appear on behalf of the Commission for litigation at ACAT and the ACT Supreme Court and/or instruct counsel to do so
act as Counsel Assisting in Commission examinations and prepare briefs for and instruct external Counsel Assisting
work with investigators to identify criminal offences to be included in briefs for furnishing to the DPP (or other prosecution authorities) and liaise with relevant referral bodies
Provide legal advice across all aspects of the Commission's operations:
provide legal advice to the Assessments and Investigations teams, including reviewing applications for use of coercive powers such as summonses
support the development and implementation of the Commission's business and strategic planning objectives including through providing recommendations and advice to senior managers to inform decision-making
provide legal and policy advice on all matters as required
Other:
contribute to legal knowledge within the Commission through a commitment to continued legal education and training
promote ethical practice, Work Health and Safety (WHS), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), diversity and employee well-being.
This position may involve the direct supervision of staff.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Admission as a legal practitioner, however described, of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory
Minimum of five years' post-admission experience
Eligibility to hold an ACT restricted practising certificate
A security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)
Note:
Salary for the positions are $162,123 + 11.5% superannuation.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply:
Applications must include:
a current curriculum vitae, and
a written response (a pitch) of no more than 750 words which:
demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience address the criteria outlined in the 'What you require' section of the Position Description, and
outlines why you want the job and why you believe you are the best person for the position.
contact details for two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent supervisor.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button.
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