Regulatory Legal Specialist

Job description
The Regulatory Legal team at Comcare provides expert advice and support to its regulatory activities, including investigations under the federal Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and criminal prosecutions for alleged contraventions of the WHS Act.

The team supports the Regulatory Operations Group by:

providing advice and guidance on evidence gathering
issuing statutory notices
investigation procedures
They assist with the preparation of briefs of evidence (prosecutions), working closely with the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions and Inspectors when a prosecution is commenced. The team also facilitates continuous improvement projects and identifies trends and capability opportunities for inspectors.

Overview of the Role

Under limited supervision, the Senior Legal Adviser is responsible for providing legal support to investigations, inspections, and other regulatory activity conducted under the WHS Act and assisting with the conduct of prosecutions commenced under that Act.

The Senior Legal Adviser is also responsible for providing mentoring, support, and supervision to more junior members of the team.

They will manage their own workload in a manner consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, the Legal Services Directions 2017, and internal Comcare procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory qualifications include Admission as a legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory (five years or more post-admission experience is desirable).

Current restricted practicing Certificate or ability to obtain one within three months is required.

Experience in providing investigation support and conducting prosecutions in a criminal law or regulatory environment will be highly regarded.

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check) is necessary.

Employee Health Declaration is also required.

There will be a six-month probationary period for new engagements.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance is expected.

How to Apply

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