As a member of the Corporate Leadership team, the CLO will report to the Deputy Director General & will be responsible for strategically leading & coordinating the activities & performance of specialised teams. This position requires a candidate who possesses exceptional strategic leadership skills, as well as a deep understanding of the legal landscape. In this role you will: provide strategic, independent legal advice to the Executive Leadership Team on high- risk, complex & sensitive matters; lead the Legal, Information Access & Prosecutions branch to develop & maintain high-level expertise in key areas including: statutory interpretation; intellectual property; commercial; contract; workplace; constitutional & administrative law; & litigation that fosters a culture aligned with the Public Service Values to promote professional growth & effective performance management; implement modern digital processes, practices, & data analytics to enhance operational efficiency & the performance of the branch; develop & implement frameworks & guidelines for effective management of legal & legislative services & proactive strategies for early intervention in complex, sensitive & litigious matters; provide authoritative, strategic, & independent advice on the development, review & implementation of legislative reforms to ensure alignment with government policies & legal framework; oversee the strategic procurement of external legal services, maintaining strong relationships with providers to ensure quality & value; Skills/Experience: To be considered for this role you will have: 10 years' post-admission experience (PAE) including demonstrated oversight & leadership of a legal function in a General Counsel, CLO, Head of Legal or equivalent role; experience advising government clients or working within a government setting, demonstrating a strong understanding of public sector operations & the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous & political environments. strong, demonstrable values-based leadership skills to manage & develop a large, diverse workforce, building high-performing functions that deliver customer- centric services & quality outcomes. superior technical legal knowledge & commercial acumen & the ability to provide high-level strategic & operational advice on a wide range of complex legal & legislative issues. exceptional communication & engagement skills to establish & maintain collaborative & effective relationships with a range of stakeholders. possess outstanding analytical & conceptual abilities to identify & address complex issues, as well as to develop comprehensive plans & implement & evaluate improvement strategies for the branch, focusing on creating efficiencies & enhancing the effectiveness of systems, processes, & procedures. displays sound judgement, values integrity, is agile, adaptable & is outcome focused. Benefits: the opportunity to put your stamp on the legal function of this major government department; good work hours & generous leave entitlements; flexible work arrangements; & a competitive salary 12.75% super. Apply now: Contact Peter Liaw at Peppercorn Recruitment on 1300 804 625 or email peterpeppercornrecruitment.com.au, quoting reference number 3763214 for further information. Access the 'apply online' facility on the Smart jobs & careers website. You will need to create a 'My SmartJob' account before submitting your online application. Please submit your resume in Word format only. Peppercorn Recruitment has been exclusively retained to recruit this role. All third party applications will be forwarded to Peppercorn Recruitment. Applications to remain current for 12 months.