Corporate & Commercial Law (Legal)
Government - Federal (Government & Defence)
Position Type:
Full time
Salary:
EL1: $123,114 - $132,866 / EL2: $141,878 - $165,963
We are seeking highly motivated legal professionals to join the Office of Fair Work Ombudsman (OFWO) as a Senior Lawyer or Principal Lawyer to provide legal advice and support relating to the OFWO's criminal jurisdiction. This is a unique opportunity to support the establishment of a new investigative function for the OFWO, and to contribute to the development of the culture and work practices of the area.
A merit list may also be formed as a result of this exercise and may be used to fill similar vacancies in the next 18 months.
About the OFWO
The OFWO is Australia's workplace regulator and part of the Australian Public Service. The role of the OFWO is to promote harmonious, productive, cooperative, and compliant workplace relations in Australia. We provide education and assistance to over 13 million Australian workers, more than one million businesses and enforce workplace laws and investigate underpayments.
What we offer you
Job security and opportunities to gain experience in areas that interest you.
Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.
Great training and development opportunities.
A free counselling service for you and your family.
We Value Diversity
The OFWO embraces and celebrates diversity and welcomes all people to work with us. We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
To be eligible for employment with the OFWO you must be an Australian citizen.
The successful candidate must hold a current Australian Government Security Clearance (AGSVA) or be willing to undergo and obtain a Baseline security clearance.
You will need to hold a degree in Law from an Australian university (or overseas equivalent qualification) and be admitted, or eligible for admission, to the Supreme Court in your State and the High Court of Australia.
About the Team
The OFWO's Legal Enforcement Branch 1 is a busy team of professionals responsible for advising on investigations and litigation relating to Commonwealth workplace relations laws.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Executive Director – Legal Enforcement Branch 1, you will have the opportunity to:
Advise on the development and implementation of a criminal investigation function for the OFWO.
Provide legal advice to the Criminal Investigations Branch.
Lead activities to build capability across the Branch and Agency in legal issues relating to criminal investigations.
Advise on workplace relations issues and provide practical advice on the Fair Work Ombudsman's functions.
Work with a broad range of stakeholders, including the legal profession, CDPP, AFP, Courts and the wider public sector.
Contribute to the senior leadership of the Branch and the Agency.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking exceptional lawyers with a can-do attitude who are agile and adaptable and who are committed to achieving fairness in Australian workplaces.
You will typically have
7+ years of relevant post-admission experience as a Principal Lawyer
and
5+ years as a Senior Lawyer . Extensive experience working in a criminal jurisdiction and in a regulatory context is essential.
You must also be able to demonstrate:
An advanced ability to identify and manage legal and evidentiary strategy and risks in the conduct of criminal investigations.
Excellent legal and strategic judgment and an ability to deploy your analytical and problem-solving skills.
A capacity to lead and manage people in a legal environment.
How to Apply
If you are excited about this opportunity, please tell us in no more than
800 words :
Why you want to apply for this role?
How your skills and experience address the requirements of this role.
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