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Job description

Agency Department of the Attorney-General and Work unit Legal Services Coordination

Justice

Job title Manager, NT Legal Services List Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 34497 RTF 304343 Closing 01/10/2024

Contact officer Samantha Baker, Director Legal Services Coordination on 08 8935 7877 or Samantha.baker@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=304343

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website

Primary objective

To manage the operations of the Northern Territory Legal Services List (NTLSL) to obtain outsourced legal services for the

Northern Territory Government as well as manage internal legal services requests. The Manager also provides high-level advice, systems

support and quality assurance across the Legal Services Division.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage the Northern Territory Legal Services List (NTLSL) to obtain outsourced legal services for the Northern Territory Government

including overseeing the appointment of separate representatives for children in need of care and ensuring that the appointed

representative undertakes these responsibilities in accordance with legislation.

2. Allocate requests for legal services from client agencies to the appropriate legal service provider being conscious of and informed

about sensitive and whole-of-government issues.

3. Ensure private legal firms comply with the terms and conditions of the NTLSL Deed.

4. Manage the evaluation process to monitor performance and service quality of the NTLSL Participants by the client agencies.

5. Encourage effective relationships with client agencies, legal firms and practitioners offering mediation when necessary.

6. Monitor and review business processes of the Work Unit to ensure good timeframes are met and efficiencies are identified and

maintained.

7. Ensure systems and procedures are in place to facilitate the collection of statistical information relating to outsourced legal services

and the ability to provide detailed reports.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Detailed knowledge of procurement in a legal setting, being thoroughly conversant with the principles and procedures and how to

apply these to the position.

2. Proven organisational skills including ability to manage time, meet deadlines, show adaptability and flexibility, and manage stress in

an environment of continuous improvement and change.

3. Ability to effectively manage and participate in a team.

4. Demonstrated ability to establish and manage positive relationships with colleagues and clients.

5. Ability to liaise effectively, at all levels, through sound written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact effectively

with people from diverse cultures.

6. Relevant personal attributes including a “can-do” attitude, innovative approach, highly self-motivated and diplomacy service to clients.

7. Proven ability to work with clients and provide the services they require.

8. Demonstrated highly developed communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.

Desirable

1. Knowledge and understanding of the Procurement Act 1995 (NT) and relevant guidelines and frameworks.

2. Knowledge and understanding of quality of performance expected of legal firms, including cost.

3. Knowledge of the Northern Territory Legal Services List (NTLSL).

Further information

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this

position unless it is a relevant criminal history. A completed pre-employment form is to be submitted with your online application, to assist

the selection panel in assessing your application.