Senior Legal Consultant - Legal Services - 978414
Department for Education, Children and Young People
Business Operations and Support Services
Legal Services
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7
Salary:
$129,302 to $136,089 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, full-time
Job description:
To contribute to the provision of a high-level consultancy and advisory service to senior officers, managers and principals on a range of legal issues and related matters within the Department and provide associated guidance in accordance with legal advice provided by officers from Crown Law.

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Duties
To contribute to the provision of a high-level consultancy and advisory service to senior officers, managers and principals on a range of legal issues and related matters within the Department and provide associated guidance in accordance with legal advice provided by officers from Crown Law.
Period of Appointment
Ongoing - ASAP Start Date
Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
Hours per fortnight
73.5 hours per fortnight
Essential Requirements
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
Desirable Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws or other relevant legal qualifications, together with relevant experience in managing legal issues
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:
Statement of Duties (PDF)
Statement of Duties (DOCX)
Information for Applicants (PDF)
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
Applicants should forward/include:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria;
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.
The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.
Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Louise Brooks
Title: Manager - Legal Services
Phone: 0409 958 505
Email: louise.brooks@decyp.tas.gov.au