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Judicial Support Research Officer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice
  • Location – Sydney CBD
  • Temporary part-time role (17.5 hours per week) up to 6 months, with the possibility of being converted to ongoing part-time.
  • Salary ranging from $74,050 to $125,521. (Pro rata) Plus, employer contribution to superannuation (11%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) 

Your role

As the Judicial Support Research Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking research and drafting policy on issues of a legal, legislative or administrative nature, as required by the Judges and Registrar of the Dust Diseases Tribunal of NSW (DDT). You will also undertake and report on complex projects and provides high-level support services to the Judges and Registrar of the DDT. 

What you’ll do

As part of the Dust Diseases Tribunal team, you will have experience building relationships and working with stakeholders at all levels. 

You’ll manage multiple competing priorities whilst displaying high levels of confidentiality. 

You will also have high level of attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks to a high standard.

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 NSW or a corresponding law. 
  • Demonstrated ability to develop policy in a legal environment and to quickly develop a thorough understanding of the legislation and legal principles that governs the procedures of the jurisdiction. 
  • Ability to prepare written and oral advice on legal, legislative and administrative matters.

Download the Role Description here.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site, please click Apply Now on EthicalJobs.com.au. 

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.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us

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. 

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment! 

Are you ready to join us?

Click Apply Now, 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).

Got a question? 

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Daniel Watson on 02 9377 5300 or at [email protected]

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 02 9765 3526 or email the recruiter, using the subject line: Judicial Support Research Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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. 

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website

Other Information 

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

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

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

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