Paralegal - Clerk Grade 3/4 - Open Government, Information and Privacy

Job Description

Paralegal - Clerk Grade 3/4 - Open Government, Information and Privacy Division: LRLS Law Reform & Legal Services Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150 Paralegal Open Government, Information and Privacy Principle location – Parramatta - Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated. Employment type – Temporary full-time position (35 hours) Salary – Clerk Grade 3/4, Base Salary ($82,193 – $90,001), plus employer’s contribution to 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. On-the-job training will be provided. We offer flexible work practices in a very supportive environment. Attendance in our office at 6 Parramatta Square is required for in-office training, team meetings, and as otherwise required or directed in order to effectively carry out the role. What you’ll do The Paralegal will be responsible for providing legal, clerical, and administrative support, undertaking legal research, and making enquiries as directed by solicitors and other staff. In addition, you will be responsible for deciding applications lodged with DCJ under the GIPA Act, handling applications for access to information under the PPIP Act, facilitating the production of material for subpoenas and statutory orders. Vital to your success in the role is a high-level of written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage simultaneous issues and competing priorities. Persons seeking to work in this role need to be compassionate and empathetic and have a high level of personal resilience. While training and support are provided, the role involves some exposure to graphic content, including references relating to violence, child abuse and sexual assault and/or homicide matters. 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 . Appointments are subject to reference checks. 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 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. 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: Sunday, 2 February 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Peter Bazzo at 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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Lois Jebin at 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr