Senior Lawyer
Clerk Grade:
9/10
Annual Salary Range:
$129,464 - $142,665 plus superannuation
Employment Type:
2 x Ongoing, Full-time roles
Location:
Haymarket - Sydney
Senior Lawyer x 2 – Grade 9/10 at the Information and Privacy
Commission NSW (IPC)
Provide legal advice to the Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner on matters relating to information access and privacy
Opportunity to contribute to the development of case law on access to government information and privacy matters
Located at the McKell Building – Haymarket
Closing date - Tuesday 10 March **** at 9:59am
About the role
We are looking for two Senior Lawyers to join our small and
dynamic team on either an ongoing basis or secondment (6-12 months).
As a
Senior Lawyer you will provide legal advice and legislative subject matter
expertise to support the Information Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner
in the exercise of their statutory functions.
You will also represent the
Commissioners, primarily at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).
The Commissioners are responsible for overseeing the privacy and information
access rights enshrined in the:
Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act ****
Health Records and Information Privacy Act ****
Government Information (Public Access) Act ****
Government Information (Information Commissioner) Act ****
Reporting to the Director, Regulatory Advice & General
Counsel, you will be at the forefront of giving effect to the IPC's vision that
privacy and access to government information rights are valued and protected in
NSW.
Your key accountabilities include:
Provide clear, concise legal advice and legal representation across the range of legislation administered by the IPC
Draft documents including advice, submissions, briefing notes and correspondence
Undertake litigation, including providing representation at courts and tribunals
Identify and report on emerging and significant legal issues that may impact the IPC
Develop and provide guidance or training material to educate and build legal awareness among internal and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
About you
We are looking for a capable and dedicated
professional to join a fast–paced environment.
You will be comfortable in
managing competing priorities, interpreting and applying legislation and
working with multiple stakeholders to ensure the delivery of quality outcomes
within tight timeframes.
The successful applicant will enjoy diverse and




challenging work in a collaborative team environment.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Appropriate tertiary qualifications and be admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW
A current practising certificate, or be eligible to hold one
An interest in privacy and/or access to government information issues
Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience providing high quality legal advice on complex matters
The ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to both legal and non-legal audiences
A willingness to develop or acquire advocacy skills
The ability to collaborate as part of team of legal and non-legal professionals
A commitment to acting in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct
How to apply for the role at the IPC
Your application must include a cover letter of no more than
2 pages, and an up-to-date resume of no more than five pages which clearly
details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and
temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Applicants invited for interview will be required to
complete additional assessments.
Please ensure you respond to all the selection criteria in
your application and include your answers to the two pre-screening questions
below.
As part of this application process, candidates are required
to answer two pre-screening questions based on the focus capabilities for this
role.
Please ensure that your response is
not more than 500 words:
Question 1:
Describe a time when you
had to change someone's mind on an important issue.
What approach did you take and what was the outcome?
Question 2:
Describe a time
when you had to provide legal advice on an unfamiliar area of law.
What approach
did you take and what was the outcome?
About us
The IPC is an independent integrity agency that supports the
Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner to oversee the operation of
privacy and information access laws in NSW.
Our vision is to promote transparency and accountability through better
access to information,



balanced with a commitment to privacy rights for the
people of NSW.
To learn more about the IPC, look at our website

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Working at the IPC
The IPC is a great place to work!
Our values of
accountability, trust, service and integrity drive our initiatives and
culture.
We support cutting-edge programs
in areas as broad as digital government, access to information and privacy.
We are an inclusive organisation that
celebrates diversity and flexible work practices and believe our people are our
greatest asset.
The IPC is proud to be an EEO Employer who are fully
focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of all identities making us
different and a true reflection of our NSW customers.
As an inclusive workplace, we support various
employee resource groups, practice flexible work and workplace adjustment.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment
process, please notify us on your application form.
Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting
at $****** base plus superannuation
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Here
to access the Role Description
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For enquiries relating to recruitment please
contact Meg Rapley via ******.
Visit the
Capability Application Tool
to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing
practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities
listed in the role description.
Closing Date: Tuesday 10 March **** at 9:59am
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A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives
you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that
benefits people across NSW.
We are
focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and
regulatory reform.
Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
Belong in our diverse and inclusive
workplace
The
strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while
the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with
different backgrounds and perspectives.
You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement
here
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We want you to bring your best self to this application process.
If you have any support or access needs that may
require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process
(including an alternate format of the application form) please contact ****** or ************.
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