Principal Legal Officer North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Centre
ABOUT NAAFLS NAAFLS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) and independent Family Violence Prevention... more info
Senior Officer, Legal
Salary:
60.00 - 80.00
Posted:
07-02-2025
Category:
Legal Services Support
Canberra,
Job Description
Add expected salary to your profile for insights Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS). All applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements. The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level. The successful applicant/s must be willing to share all relevant and required information. Who we are The Strategic Implementation, Governance and Legal team supports the NCA by providing governance and legal services. The team also supports the Chief Executive with strategic work. All team members in the Strategic Implementation, Governance and Legal Section must gain and maintain a working understanding of the NCA’s strategic priorities and support other teams’ shared purpose and direction. Duties The Senior Officer/Paralegal (SO) is the primary advisor on Freedom of Information (FOI) and privacy. The role also manages the Comcover arrangements for NCA and third-party coverage including associated claims management. SO duties will vary depending on team and NCA priorities but are expected to include: responding to FOI requests, arranging release of information, and helping to ensure that the NCA’s FOI framework remains up to date; active management of Comcover insurance coverage, incidents, and claims, ensuring risk is managed within the NCA’s risk appetite; assist the Privacy Champion to build a consistent, high standard of personal information management and meet the NCA’s obligations under the Privacy Act 1988; provide procedural advice and guidance to NCA teams on FOI, privacy, information release and incident management matters; conduct legal research to support production of timely advice on commercial, probity, administrative, and other matters as required; produce reports on FOI, privacy, and incident management for NCA executive; support legislative or policy projects, including liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders (e.g. preparation of briefing material on legal developments affecting NCA business); and assist with ad hoc governance and strategic implementation work. Qualifications/Mandatory Requirements Undergraduate degree in law or extensive practical experience in one or more specialist areas (privacy, claims management, FOI). Skills in legal research. Preferred experience Experience in processing FOI requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) or other FOI schemes in another jurisdiction would be well regarded. Experience in managing insurance incidents or claims would be an advantage. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Details
Salary: 60.00 - 80.00
Posted: 07-02-2025
Category: Legal Services Support
Canberra,
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