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Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 611149
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: LE2
Salary Range: $80,460- $91,258
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time / Part Time
Number of Positions Available: 2
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Friday 20 September 2024

About the Opportunity
The Legal Officer independently assesses complaints and reports made to the Office for Public Integrity, including sensitive and complex matters and makes considered recommendations for action, in accordance with relevant legislation.
The Legal Officer plays a key role in discharging the OPI’s statutory functions under the Police Complaints and Discipline Act 2016 by monitoring and reviewing assessments by police, facilitating the referral of complaints and reports and assisting with consultation with SA Police.
About the Business
The Office for Public Integrity (OPI) is an independent Statutory Office of the South Australian Government. The OPI plays a vital role in keeping public institutions reliable, fair and trustworthy by receiving and assessing complaints and reports about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in public administration. Our office also oversees the assessment and investigation of complaints and reports about the conduct of South Australian police officers.
Located within the heart of the CBD, the OPI is conveniently positioned close to public transport, the parklands, and the Adelaide Central Markets. The OPI offers employees challenging and rewarding work opportunities, learning and development opportunities and a healthy work life balance.
For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Office for Public Integrity, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.publicintegrity.sa.gov.au/

Special Conditions for Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Hold a Degree in Law and be admitted, or eligible to be admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.
Additional Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Alysha Wait, Manager Corporate and Engagement, OPI via wait.alysha@opi.sa.gov.au

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.


Applications close: 20/09/2024 11:30 PM