THE ROLE The Manager, Worker Screening Legal Team will provide expert legal advice in relation to the review and assessment of Working with Children (WWC) Check and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Check applications and the interpretation of relevant legislation. The role also includes representation of the Social Services Regulator in litigation matters arising out of the Worker Screening Act 2020. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Day-to-day your responsibilities will include: * Lead the provision of authoritative and highly specialised legal advice and counsel to SSR, including by using advanced legal expertise and high-level expertise of the Worker Screening Schemes, in relation to complex and politically sensitive legal and associated matters to Worker Screening Operations and other matters relating to SSR. * Use advanced expertise and knowledge to lead and strategically plan the operations of the Legal and Internal Review team including the management of a team of staff, preparation of budget projections and monitoring of expenditure. * Co-lead the Legal and Internal Review for the Department, identify new and emerging legal issues within operational frameworks with the potential to impact on the delivery of key Government initiatives in this field, and interpret changes to legislation, policy frameworks and Victorian Court decisions to make decisions in the absence of definitive operational policies. For more details, please open the position description. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please contact SSR HR at [email protected]. Please apply to submit your interest in this position.