ABOUT THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL DATA COMMISSIONER The National Data Commissioner (Commissioner) is the regulator of the new, best practice scheme for sharing Australian Government data - the DATA Scheme - underpinned by the Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022 . The DATA Scheme is focused on increasing the availability and safe use of Australian Government data to help deliver government services that are simple, helpful and respectful, inform better government policies and programs, and support world-leading research and development. The Commissioner also delivers education and support for best practice data sharing and handling. The Office of the National Data Commissioner (ONDC) sits within the Department of Finance and supports the Commissioner to deliver these functions. The ONDC is an inclusive and diverse team, and we pride ourselves on supporting one another to deliver high quality products and outcomes for the Minister, Commissioner and the Australian public. Fifty percent of our staff in the Policy, Regulation and Legal Branch have caring responsibilities, and we are committed to helping staff achieve work life balance. We enjoy working hard and celebrating our successes together as a team. We endeavour to bring out the best in each other and recognise that everyone has different strengths. We are dedicated to supporting and celebrating those from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse colleagues, those living with a disability and/or neurodiversity, and members of the LGBTQIA community. We support a range of flexible work arrangements. The ONDC is seeking high performing EL 1 Senior Legal Officers to fill vacancies in the Legal Services team in the Policy, Regulation and Legal Branch. The roles are based in Canberra, however remote arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates. The Legal Services team provides high quality legal advice and assurance services to all areas of the ONDC and the Commissioner to support the Commissioner exercise their regulatory, advice, guidance, and education functions under the DATA Scheme. There may also be opportunities for non- legal roles in regulatory, policy and operational teams across the ONDC, which may be offered to lawyers seeking multidisciplinary experience. The key duties of the position include THE OPPORTUNITY These roles are an opportunity to work at the interface of new and emerging developments in whole of government data and digital policy, cybersecurity and privacy related issues. You will be working with a small but experienced legal team to support the Minister for Finance, the Commissioner and other stakeholders in implementing the DATA Scheme. The roles suit lawyers who enjoy problem solving at the forefront of emerging subject matter, working closely with clients, and collaborating with other legal teams and stakeholders across the Commonwealth, states and territories and university sector. The Legal Services team is seeking lawyers with skills and experience relevant to administrative and public law, data and information law, and/or commercial law, who can prepare practical and technically sound legal and assurance advice reflecting a clear understanding of ONDC's operations and strategic environment. Core duties will include: promoting and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders including senior executives working collaboratively with internal clients and across the ONDC, and with other legal, policy and operational functions in Finance, and external stakeholders. In addition, core duties may include: managing staff to deliver aspects of complex advising matters contributing to the leadership of the team and stewardship of a positive and supportive culture. Job specific criteria (Senior Legal Officer) have a tertiary degree in Law from an Australia tertiary institution (or comparable overseas degree) be admitted as a legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory or meet the necessary requirements to be admitted hold or be eligible to obtain a Practicing Certificate have at least 3 years post admission experience as a lawyer in government or private legal practice. DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION For detailed information about this role, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.