Legal Officer

Job Summary

As a Legal Officer, you will assist the Response Unit in ensuring the South Australian Government meets its requirements in responding to formal and informal requests from the Commonwealth Scheme Operator.

You will also provide advice to the Attorney-General and Chief Executive on legal policy and law reform relevant to the National Redress Scheme under the supervision of the Manager of the Response Unit.

Liaising with State government agencies and the Commonwealth Department of Social Services is also a key aspect of this role, ensuring timely, accurate and agreed responses and interactions with the National Redress Scheme.

About the Business
The Attorney-General's Department supports the State Redress Response Unit (SRRU), which coordinates the participation of the South Australian Government in the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (the National Redress Scheme).

Key Responsibilities
Assist the Response Unit in ensuring the South Australian Government meets its requirements in responding to formal and informal requests from the Commonwealth Scheme Operator.
Provide advice to the Attorney-General and Chief Executive on legal policy and law reform relevant to the National Redress Scheme.
Liaise with State government agencies and the Commonwealth Department of Social Services to ensure timely, accurate and agreed responses and interactions with the National Redress Scheme.
Requirements
This role requires a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Some out-of-hours work may be required, as well as interstate and intrastate travel.

We value diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. Read more