Attorney-General's Department
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Short Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Classification:
LE3
Salary Range:
$112,715-$120,823 + Superannuation +
5 weeks annual leave adjusted pro-rata for part time
employment.
Duration:
Up to 10 months
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Number of Positions Available:
1
Closing Date:
11:30pm, Sunday 30 August ****
About the
Opportunity
The Legal Officer independently assesses sensitive and complex
complaints and reports made to the Office for Public Integrity
under the ICAC Act and makes considered recommendations for action,
in accordance with relevant legislation.
The Legal Officer plays a
key role in discharging the OPI's statutory functions under the PCD
Act by monitoring and reviewing assessments by police, facilitating
the referral of complaints and reports and assisting with
consultation with SA Police as required by section 28 of the PCD
Act.
The Legal Officer exercises delegated authority to determine
the action to be taken in respect of certain complaints and reports
under the ICAC Act.
The Legal Officer will communicate the outcome
of assessments to a broad range of stakeholders and establish
themselves as a point of contact with key stakeholders.
The Legal
Officer presents education sessions about the role of the OPI to
public officers.
As an experienced member of the Legal Team, the
Legal Officer provides supervision, guidance and support to junior
Legal Officers and Paralegals and strives to share their knowledge
and experience with the team.
About the
Business
The Independent Commission Against Corruption Act
**** (ICAC Act) establishes the Office for Public
Integrity (OPI) as an independent statutory authority.
The functions of the OPI under the ICAC Act are:




To receive and assess complaints about public
administration from members of the public;
To receive and assess reports about corruption,
misconduct and maladministration in public
administration from inquiry agencies, public
authorities and public officers; and
To refer complaints and reports to inquiry
agencies, public authorities and public officers or to
determine to take no action in accordance with this
section.
The functions of the OPI under the Police
Complaints and Discipline Act **** (PCD Act) are:
To oversee the assessment and investigation of
complaints and reports relating to designated
officers;
To oversee the operation and enforcement of the PCD
Act; and
to refer certain complaints and reports to the
Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
For more information about the Attorney-General's Department and
the Office for Public Integrity please visit / and
Office for Public
Integrity | Office for Public Integrity
Special Conditions for
Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate
clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory.
Successful applicants
will be provided further information if an interview is requested.
Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under
any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so
will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Hold a Degree in Law and be admitted,



or eligible to be
admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South
Australia.
Additional
Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and
Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via
the link below.
For more information please download the Job
Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting prospect that is
not covered by this website please contact Daniel Snadden, Manager
Corporate and Engagement, Office of Public Integrity on ****
**** or ******
Click Apply and follow
the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General's Department
values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a
supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged
to apply.
The South Australian public sector
supports flexible ways of working including part-time working
arrangements wherever reasonably possible.
The sector is diverse
and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities
for more South Australians.
We are committed to making
reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free
recruitment process and supportive workplace.
If you have any
support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at
the time of application via the contact above or our website
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Applications close:
30/08/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Job Application Pack.pdf
- LE3 Legal Officer JPS - **********.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Legal Officer (South Australia)
🏢 Attorney-General'S Department South Australia
📍 South Australia