This is an important time to be working at the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) and contributing to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are heard, recognised and empowered.
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The Legal Services Branch provides the full suite of inhouse government legal services to the NIAA. Our services include provision of legal advice on a range of corporate law, commercial law and public law matters, development of legislation, management of Commonwealth dispute resolution and litigation and procurement of specialist external legal advice when necessary.
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Working under the direction of the NIAA General Counsel and Principal Lawyers, the successful candidate will be responsible for work including legal advice, drafting and other strategic support associated with:
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- the design, development and implementation of effective legislation, policies and programs in support of the NIAA's objectives
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- grant and procurement contracts, property and other commercial law matters
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- freedom information, privacy, finance law, employment law and other corporate law matters
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- Commonwealth dispute resolution and litigation.
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As an APS5/6 Lawyer, at the time of application,
you must be able to demonstrate:
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- commitment to the NIAA Vision - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are heard, recognised and empowered
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- excellent communication and collaboration skills
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- success in building and maintaining professional relationships, and consulting with internal and external stakeholders
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- strong technical legal and analytical skills
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- ability to undertake legal research and provide accurate, clear and concise advice with a solution focused approach
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- ability to promote the legal practice and maintain qualified obligations and skills
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- ability to respond quickly and flexibly while managing competing priorities
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- ability to work under the general direction of senior staff while exercising a degree of independent judgement.
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Qualifications: n
Legal qualifications, admission to practice and eligibility to hold a government restricted Australian legal practising certificate.
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APS5 - Lawyer, a minimum of 3 to 6 months of post-admission experience is preferred.
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APS6 - Lawyer, a minimum of 1 to 3 years of post-admission experience is preferred.