Senior Lawyer - NACA, Compliance and Enforcement

Salary: 100.00 -  125.00
Posted: 08-02-2025
Category: Audit, Taxes Accounting, Compliance Regulatory Affairs

Job Description

The Legal Services Section provides legal services that are relevant to the Commissioner's functions. These principally relate to the interpretation and application of the legislation that currently regulates aged care providers, including the Aged Care Act 1997 (the Aged Care Act) and the Commission Act. Relevantly, those areas of regulation include aged care compliance and enforcement, with legal work in this area focused on supporting decision-makers with compliance and enforcement actions (including through the provision of legal advice), review of regulatory notices and other legal documents, and engagement with external legal providers. The Legal Services Section also provides advice on other matters relating to the work of the Commission, including procurement advice and general administrative law.A new Aged Care Act (Aged Care Act 2024) will commence from 1 July 2025 and replace existing legislation, including the Aged Care Act and the Commission Act. In anticipation of this, the Legal Services Section is also responsible for legal review of the drafting instructions for, and provisions of, the proposed subordinate legislation, providing legal input into the development of associated policies and guidance materials, and providing legal advice in relation to statutory interpretation and administrative law. Senior Lawyers are expected to apply current legislation and assist with the development and implementation of the new law.As a Senior Lawyer (NACA, Compliance and Enforcement) your focus will be on the expansion of the Commission's enforcement function with the commencement of the new Aged Care Act.The key duties of the position include Under limited supervision, provide legal advice and other legal services of a more complex nature in relation to the performance of the Commissioner's functions (primarily compliance and enforcement functions) and the development and implementation of the new law. Arrange for the procurement of legal services from external legal providers in accordance with the Legal Services Directions 2017 and other requirements. In conjunction with external legal providers, manage enforcement matters and the conduct of litigation and other formal dispute processes to which the Commission is a party. Assist Legal 2 lawyers (Chief Legal Officer and Principal Lawyers) in providing leadership, training and support to other staff in the Legal Services Section. Prepare training materials and deliver training to other staff of the Commission, as required, to promote awareness of the aged care legislative framework and legal risks, and improve the quality of administrative decision-making. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Details

Salary: 100.00 -  125.00
Posted: 08-02-2025
Category: Audit, Taxes Accounting, Compliance Regulatory Affairs

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