Please note as this vacancy has been advertised as a State Growth or Tasmanian State Service expression of interest, only current State Growth or Tasmanian State Service employees are eligible to apply.

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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term, full time flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for 12 months. 

Duties

• Provide high level specialist and strategic advice in the delivery of legal support with an emphasis on meeting the Department’s legal deliverables.
• Make decisions as delegate of the Secretary and statutory officers.
• Provide high level specialist advice across the Department, Ministers’ offices, and supported authorities regarding the Right to Information Act 2009.
• Actively contribute to maintaining and enhancing the Department’s relationship with Crown Law.
• Provide training, support and mentoring to team members and across the Department on day-to-day operational functions of the branch.

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law or relevant discipline

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties - Senior Legal Services Officer - (005295).docx

 Statement of Duties - Senior Legal Services Officer - (005295).pdf

 Advice to applicants.DOCX

 Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

 Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

 Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf