APS5/6 Associate to the Chair

Posted 12 August 2022
Salary$46 - $60 per hour, Benefits: Fed Gov Opportunity
LocationSydney CBD
Job type Contract
DisciplineGovernment Federal, Government, Defence, Emergency
ReferenceJO-2208-483049

Job description

  • Federal Government opportunity in Sydney CBD
  • Initial contract until July 2023 - possibility of extension 
  • $46 - $60 per hour + super depend on experience
Our Royal Commission Client is currently seeking APS5 and APS6 Associates to the Chair to conduct legal research and participate in the drafting and editing of reports and other documents.
 
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  • Assisting the Chair and Senior Associate in preparing for hearings of the Royal Commission.
  • Providing secretariat support for monthly Commissioners’ meetings.
  • Coordinating meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Preparing meeting and public hearing materials.
  • Reviewing material sent to the Chair by the various Branches of the Royal Commission.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
  • Experience in conducting legal research and writing.
  • Demonstrated high level skills in legal research, including familiarity with legal databases.
  • Ability to apply legal principles and present the results of legal research clearly and cogently.
  • A high level of integrity and discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Tertiary qualifications in law required (minimum distinction average or equivalent).
Successful applicants will need to provide:
  • A cover letter, including a statement explaining their experience of high standard legal research and writing (maximum length of one A4 page).
  • Copies of academic transcripts.
To Apply:
In order to be considered applicants are required to hold an Australian Citizenship and a Baseline Security Clearance.
 
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or call Amy on (02) 9200 3671 for more information.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status.