Job Description
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APS Level 5, $97,402 - $105,746
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ACT
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Ongoing
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Salary: $97,402 - $105,746
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Location: ACT
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Ongoing
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Sport Integrity Australia are looking to fill the role of Graduate Lawyer - APS Level 5
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About the role
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The duties of the Graduate Lawyer include, but are not limited to:
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Assist in the provision of legal advice across a range of matters, including anti-doping, sport integrity, administrative law, privacy, freedom of information, governance and regulatory issues.
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Undertake legal research and prepare written advice, briefing notes, correspondence and other legal documents.
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Support lawyers in the management of anti-doping and sport integrity matters, including reviewing evidence, preparing case materials and assisting with results management processes.
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Assist in the preparation of documents for tribunals, external counsel and other legal proceedings
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Contribute to the drafting and review of policies, procedures and guidance materials to support agency operations and compliance with legislative requirements
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Assist in the processing of Freedom of Information requests.
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Provide professional, timely and accurate administrative support to the Legal team.
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Prioritise workloads and ensure that work is completed on time.
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Work collaboratively as a key member of the Legal team, across the agency's business areas and with external stakeholders, to ensure that matters progress efficiently and effectively.
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Filing records in accordance with Commonwealth Government requirements for records management processes and security, including management and maintenance of document recording systems.
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The accountabilities of the Graduate Lawyer
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Ability to handle sensitive information and always maintain confidentiality.
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Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple deadlines.
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Contribute to the agency's legal risk management framework by identifying legal issues and escalating risks as appropriate.
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Demonstrate sound judgement, professionalism and integrity, and uphold ethical and confidentiality obligations, including maintaining legal professional privilege where applicable.
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Actively participate in learning, development and mentoring opportunities to build legal capability and contribute to a high-performing team culture.
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Use AI-enabled tools in accordance with agency policies, professional obligations, and privacy requirements to assist with legal research, drafting, and administrative tasks.
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Ensure that the APS Code of Conduct is adhered to at all times.
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Comply with all relevant legislation including Sport Integrity Australia health and safety policies, procedures and instructions and Sport Integrity Australia's Information and Communications Technology and Information Governance Framework.
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What we are looking for (selection criteria):
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A law degree from an Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent), and admission as a legal practitioner in a Supreme Court of a State or Territory (or in the process of gaining admission).
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Experience in providing administrative and legal support to lawyers is desirable.
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Proven ability to work independently, or under limited guidance, and exercise judgement with integrity, initiative, drive and adaptability.
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Experience in the drafting of legal documentation, brief preparation, legal research and file management.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills with staff and external stakeholders.
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Experience in successfully managing competing workloads to a high standard.
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Experience in Freedom of Information would be highly regarded.
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Applications close at ***** p.m. (AEST) Sunday 23 August ****
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If you have any enquiries regarding the position above, please contact:
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Contact Name: Carolyn Maher
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Contact Email:
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