Hybrid and flexible work options are available. TEQSA may consider remote work arrangements.
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 anywhere in Australia.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
About you Are you passionate about contributing to the excellence of Australian higher education?Are you ready to use your skills and experience to provide high quality legal advice on TEQSA's operations and contribute to TEQSA's administrative decision-making processes?Are you a strategic thinker with a drive for innovation and collaboration?Do you want to work in a challenging, dynamic, and rewarding environment that is mission-focused?About the position As a Senior Lawyer within the Legal Services Team, the successful candidate will have a key role in providing accurate and strategic legal advice and assistance to TEQSA's Commissioners and staff. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate highly developed legal and analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and expertise in the key areas of law relevant to TEQSA or a capacity to develop this expertise.
The successful candidate will also be able to lead the Legal Services Team by providing guidance, direction and support, developing the capacity of staff in the Team and planning the resources and priorities of the Team. Experience in providing legal services to Commonwealth government agencies or to regulatory bodies is desirable, but not essential.
The key duties of the position include:Providing legal advice on administrative law and statutory interpretation to support TEQSA's regulatory and quality assurance functions (including in relation to litigation that arises out of these functions).Providing legal advice in relation to suspected academic cheating services, including in relation to litigation or administrative action involving such services.Providing information law advice (including privacy, Freedom of Information and records management) on issues arising from TEQSA's work.Providing legal advice on employment law, contracting and procurement or intellectual property issues.Drafting and managing legislative instruments, delegations, external correspondence and guidance material relevant to TEQSA's regulatory and enabling functions.Playing a central leadership role in the Legal Services Team, including by supervising and building the skills set of more junior staff.Fostering collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and liaising with them on a range of matters, assisting with their needs and expectations. Under general direction, they will analyse, interpret, and apply legislation, policies, practices, and precedents to solve complex problems, escalating as appropriate.Other duties as required.Qualifications and experience The following are mandatory:
A law degree from a recognised higher education provider (or equivalent overseas qualification), andAdmission as a legal practitioner in an Australian state or territory and a current legal practising certificate (or the capacity to obtain a practising certificate).3+ years post-qualification experience in practice or equivalent legal roles would be desirable.
The successful applicant must:
Be an Australian citizen.Complete a National Police Check satisfactorily.Be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance to Baseline status, supported by TEQSA.Failure to satisfy any of the above conditions may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or termination of employment.
NotesThis recruitment process is being used to fill an ongoing vacancy.A merit pool of suitable applicants will be created from this process and may be used to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies within TEQSA. It is active for 18 months from the date of this advertisement.RecruitAbility 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 Tertiary Education Quality and Standards AgencyThe Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education. TEQSA's purpose is to deliver quality assurance that protects the interests of students and the reputation and standing of Australian higher education. As an independent quality assurance and regulatory agency, TEQSA adopts a risk-based approach that is guided by principles of necessity, risk, and proportionality, and which supports quality, diversity, innovation, and excellence in tertiary education. TEQSA has three strategic objectives in delivering its purpose:
Promote and support good practice and effective self-assurance across the sector.Identify, analyse, and respond to risks to the sector.Ensure compliance with applicable legislation through effective and efficient regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr