You. At the centre of big ideas. Are you a qualified legal practitioner who enjoys working in an oversight and/or regulatory environment? You’ll be making an impact by supporting the work of the Inspector of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission and Inspector of the Independent Commission Against Corruption. This is an ongoing role, Clerk Grade 11/12, based in Sydney CBD. About the role. The Principal Legal Advisor provides legal support to the Inspectors to assist each Inspector to fulfil their statutory functions. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description. About the Inspectors The Inspector of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is an independent statutory officer who oversees the LECC by: undertaking audits of the LECC’s operations to ensure compliance with the law; dealing with complaints about the conduct of the LECC and current and former officers; and assessing the effectiveness and appropriateness of the LECC's procedures. The Inspector of the LECC has additional functions as an inspecting officer under various legislation which govern covert warrants in NSW including controlled operations, surveillance devices, telecommunications interceptions, covert search warrants, and criminal organisation search warrants. The Inspector of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is an independent statutory officer who oversees ICAC by: undertaking audits of the ICAC’s operations to ensure compliance with the law; dealing with complaints about the conduct of the ICAC and current and former officers; and assessing the effectiveness and appropriateness of the ICAC's procedures. You. Our ideal candidate. You’re a qualified legal practitioner who enjoys working in an oversight and/or regulatory environment. You can exercise strong professional judgement and be accountable for the advice given on diverse legal, legislative, and related policy issues. You’re innovative and always looking for new ways to do things. You have experience in administrative law and are adaptable, resilient and agile. You have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide accurate, clear and comprehensive advice in short time frames. You have strong organisational skills, including the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. You have strong analytic ability and conceptual and problem-solving skills, including an ability to respond creatively. Please note the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth Security clearance at a Baseline classification. Serving or former sworn officers of the NSW Police Force are ineligible to apply for this role. For further information, please refer to section 128(5) of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Act 2016. Your employment. You will be employed by the Premier’s Department and work under the direction of the Inspectors. The Premier’s Department and the Cabinet Office commenced operations on 1 July 2023 as separate but complementary agencies at the centre of government, replacing the Department of Premier and Cabinet. The Premier’s Department leads the state’s 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Your career, your way. We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve. At the Premier’s Department, you get access to: flexible working arrangements inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching flex leave great learning and development opportunities and professional networks employee support services fitness and well-being programs staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network. How to apply To start your journey in becoming the Principal Legal Advisor, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include: a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages). a cover letter (maximum two pages) including your response to the two targeted questions: Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to prepare advice on a complex issue in a tight timeframe. Please describe a time when you had to handle a situation that challenged fairness or ethical issues. Describe the situation, the action you took, and the outcome of your actions. What lessons did you learn? To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks. Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months. Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($139,787 - $161,663) plus superannuation and leave loading. Closing date: Sunday, 26 November 2023 (11:59 PM) Interviews and other assessments will be conducted during December 2023. Approximate start date: End January 2024 Learn more For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Chelsea Delahunty on (02) 9228 3023 or oiicac_executiveoiicac.nsw.gov.au If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at supportiworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679. Our commitment The Premier’s Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.