Policy Officer - Chief Magistrates Office

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Policy Officer - Chief Magistrates Office

Division:
Courts Tribunals and Service Delivery

Location:

Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Location - Sydney CBD (Downing Centre)

Ongoing full-time opportunity

Salary ranging from $74,050 to $125,521pa. Plus, employer contribution to superannuation (11%) and annual leave loading (17.5%)

Your role

The Chief Magistrate is supported by an executive office to monitor the workload of the Local Court of NSW, allocate judicial resources and to schedule court sittings at locations throughout NSW.

As Policy Officer you will research and develop policy on legal, legislative or administrative issues as directed by the Chief Magistrate.

What you'll do

As part of the executive office, you will provide high level support to the Chief Magistrate and Deputy Chief Magistrates.

You'll lead and report on projects as directed by the Chief Magistrate, respond to requests for consultation, in coordination with the Deputy Chief Magistrates and Chief Magistrate on behalf of the Local Court.

Co-ordinate and participate in meetings with stakeholders and effectively represent the interests of the Chief Magistrate and the Local Court on committees.

Prepare a range of project related documents including forms, draft practice notes, correspondence, briefing notes and research aids.

You will also undertake work involving legal and social research to develop proposals for legislative or policy reform to issues of judicial, government or community concern.

What we're looking for

• Tertiary Qualifications in Law and admitted (or eligible to be admitted) to the legal profession under the Legal Profession Act 2004 or a corresponding law.
• Represent the Office of the Chief Magistrate and the Department on committees, working parties and client meetings.
• Ability to quickly develop a thorough understanding of the legislation and legal principles that govern the procedures of the Local Court.
• Ability to prepare advice on legal, legislative and administrative matters.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

A challenging and rewarding career

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

Health &
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close 10th July 2024 at 11:
59pm AEST.

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Yasmin Hunter on or at

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Dean on or email the recruiter

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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