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Solicitor, LO IV - Open Government, Information and Privacy Unit Division: LRLS Law Reform & Legal Services
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Temporary opportunity up to 2 years (35 hours per week) Location: Parramatta with Flexible working arrangement Legal Officer IV, Base Salary from ($134,483 - $137,071) plus superannuation and annual leave loading Your role Want to make a change for the better? Come work for a collaborative, dynamic, fun and friendly team in the Department's Open Government, Information and Privacy team (OGIP). We value diversity and have a very multicultural team who love to participate in fun team activities.
OGIP is a high functioning group of people who are responsible for ensuring DCJ's compliance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act), the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act), as well as complying with subpoenas and statutory orders relating to the provision of information.
We offer very flexible work practices in a very supportive environment. On the job training will be provided.
What you'll do Provide high level legal and/or litigation services and advice to clients, senior management and staff in accordance with legislation, policy, guidelines and practice standards. Supervise and provide guidance to staff to ensure delivery of quality professional legal services. Interpret, analyse, research and prepare more complex legal documents including legal records, correspondence, legislation, policies, reports, submissions and briefing notes. Undertake more complex, contentious, or sensitive PPIP or GIPA matters within established standards, procedures, legislation, policies and delegations. What we're looking for Extensive knowledge and experience in the relevant area/s of law. Roles also require the following checks/clearances:
Fingerprint checks are required to be conducted at a Police Station and obtained prior to commencing with DCJ. National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014. Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here . Search for the job and click the 'Apply now' button.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career. Flexible, autonomous work environment. Competitive pay and conditions. Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities. Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters Working for DCJ provides many opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jodie Cobbin, Director, OGIP, on 8346 1131 or via ******
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. Job Segment: Recruiting, Human Resources, Government
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