Position Overview
1 x temporary position until June 2028 and 1 x temporary position until June 2026 and a talent pool for future opportunities
Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
These are Legal Officer Grade 4 roles with salary starting from $134,483 + Super and all our other benefits
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
About the Role
You'll provide high quality legal advice and support to the Department, including work on Departmental strategic priorities and complex high-risk matters. There is a broad range of legal work delivered in the Branch including administrative law, statutory interpretation, native title, commercial law and work health and safety. Your strategic thinking and flexibility to work across a range of matters will be essential in achieving our goals.
Your Responsibilities
Working closely with senior management to identify and manage legal risks, and develop strategies to mitigate potential issues.
Drafting and reviewing a range of documents and resources, such as complex legal documents, training tools, contracts, agreements, and legislation.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with business areas to ensure effective collaboration.
Fostering strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
Work health and safety or native title experience is highly desirable for some roles in the team.
About You
We're looking for people with:
A track record in providing high-quality legal advice and support.
The ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
The ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to both legal and non-legal audiences.
A strategic mindset to identify opportunities and develop innovative legal solutions.
A commitment to delivering high-quality legal services within tight deadlines.
The ability to collaborate as part of a team of legal professionals as well as deliver your own work tasks.
Eligibility to hold a current practising certificate in NSW.
Applying for the Role
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you're our ideal candidate.
If you'd like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Naomi Castles, ******.
Applications close: Sunday 22nd September 2024 at 11:55pm AEST
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist.
About Us
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long-term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.
We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come.
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
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