Solicitor Advocate - Inquests, Inquiries and Representation

• Temporary up to 2 years (35 hrs. per week)
• Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Legal Officer VI, base salary ($154,840 - $158,102), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The Inquests, Inquiries and Representation team assists the Court in significant and high-profile coronial inquests and inquiries, represents the Department in inquiries generally, and provides representation to witnesses appearing before investigatory bodies such as the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

What you’ll do

You will act as Solicitor Advocate in a variety of matters including:

• acting as counsel assisting in coronial inquests and inquiries
• representing the Department in courts, tribunals and commissions of inquiry.
• conducting fraud prosecutions; and
• representing witnesses before the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

What we’re looking for

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the relevant area/s of law impacting on the Department of Communities and Justice.
• Experience as a solicitor advocate.

Essential requirements

• Legal Qualifications and with a current unrestricted NSW practising certificate.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance.
• Ability to undertake travel for regional court and other commitments subject to the application of any discrimination legislation (including in respect of carer’s responsibilities).

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• 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

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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.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of 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.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

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).

Applications close Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Lyncoln Chee, Director on (02) 8688 0102  or via  lyncoln.chee@justice.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Paola Pina on 02 8688 0638 or via Paola.Pina@justice.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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