Office of the Children’s Guardian Legal Officer, IV Exciting opportunity to make a real impact in shaping the future of the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Join our high performing General Counsel Directorate, a dedicated team who plays a key role in keeping children safe in NSW. A supportive and collaborative team culture with learning & development opportunities and various health & wellbeing programs. One full-time, ongoing role opportunity with hybrid / flexible working arrangements. Legal Officer Grade IV $134,483 - $137,071 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading). About the Office of Children’s Guardian The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) upholds NSW children and young people’s right to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are guided by our values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy. To find out more about the Office of the Children’s Guardian, visit our website. About the role The role provides specialist legal advice, analysis, guidance to General Counsel, Directors, managers and staff across the Office of the Children’s Guardian, as well as builds capabilities in relation to a range of complex and sensitive matters on all legal aspects of the Children’s Guardian’s functions. We are seeking a motivated and resilient person to: Provide legal research, analysis and advice to support General Counsel, managers and staff across the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Undertake special projects including legislative reform and reviews, analysis of relevant court and tribunal decisions and other legal policy analysis relevant to the work of the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Assist in the preparation of drafting instructions to Parliamentary Counsel, Cabinet submissions and parliamentary documentation including House Folder notes and briefings. Draft and/or review documents including agreements/contracts, briefing notes, Guidelines and submissions. Key knowledge and experience Extensive knowledge and experience in administrative or regulatory decision making. Highly developed critical thinking, analytical, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated strong collaboration and leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and coach a team to achieve key deliverables in a fast-paced working environment. Essential Requirements A law degree or equivalent and admitted as a legal practitioner by the Supreme Court of NSW is essential. Employment at the Office of the Children’s Guardian is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks. All roles associated with the Office of the Children's Guardian are required to have a current Working with Children Check. For further information about the role, please view the role description . Our commitment to Diversity We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on (02) 8219 3661 or OCG.HRocg.nsw.gov.au and advise of your preferred method of communication. How to apply When applying you will need to attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) which also addresses the two targeted questions below and an up-to-date resume (maximum 3 pages) in either Word or PDF format. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind. Targeted question Please provide an example of a legislative or regulatory reform project that you have been involved in. Outline your involvement in the project, the challenges you faced, and the outcome. Using an example, describe how you responded to a request for complex legal advice, detailing why it was complex, how you approached it and how it assisted your client. Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. We encourage you to please call or email our contact Lyndal Groves via lyndal.grovesocg.nsw.gov.au or 02 8219 3656. Applications closing date: Wednesday 28 August 2024 at 10:00am A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.