Legal Officer (005085)

Job Description

Department of Police, Fire and Emergency ManagementOffice of the SecretaryLegal Services Applications must be submitted by Thursday 06 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - Legal Practitioners - Level 2 $106,217.00 to $129,302.00 per annum Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time Region: South Location: Hobart Supporting the Principal Legal Officer and Senior Legal Officer by undertaking research, providing legal advice and representing the Department of Police Fire and Emergency Management in litigious matters. Period of Appointment 12 months Duties Provide legal advice to members of the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management on a wide range of routine matters within the policing context. Assist the Principal Legal Officer and the Senior Legal Officer with litigious matters and research in relation to routine matters and more complex matters. Conduct matters and represent the Commissioner of Police before various Courts and Tribunals, in particular appeals under the Firearms Act 1996 and applications under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (Cth). Represent the Department of Police Fire and Emergency Management on committees, advisory bodies and working groups. Legal practitioner with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-admission experience. Admitted, or qualified for and entitled to be admitted, as a barrister or a practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania under the Provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2007. Pre-Employment Checks The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to: Arson and fire setting; Sexual offences; Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud); Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception); Violent crimes and crimes against the person; Malicious damage and destruction to property; Trafficking of narcotic substance; Statement of Duties and Associated Documents DPFEM is a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe. As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times. How to Apply To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. Online applications will only be accepted; please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2072. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time and part-time vacancies. Further Information For further information on this position, please contact Garth Stevens (Principal Legal Officer) at (03) 6173 2549. The last date to apply for this position is 06 Feb 2025 (11:55 PM). Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr