64381

Closes: 18 June 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $145,253 - $162,877 plus superannuation
Position No: 64381
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 June 2025
Contact Officer: Liz Reuben on Liz.Reuben@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 3389

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Details: An exciting opportunity has arisen in ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for experienced, highly motivated, career-oriented people to fill the roles of Director, Litigation Unit (SOGB).

The successful applicant will be responsible for oversight and strategic direction of the Litigation Unit for ACTCS and will support the Litigation Manager and Legal Administrative Officer to manage litigation matters against ACTCS, from commencement to finish. This includes evidence gathering for subpoenas and discovery, responding to queries from oversight agencies and liaison with the Inspector of Correctional Services.

In addition, you will have a key focus on providing expert advice on matters of legal risk to the organisation and will have responsibility for implementing legislative reform and associated legal projects.

If you are seeking an interesting and challenging role that will draw on your understanding of administrative law and/or corrections management, and you have highly developed critical thinking and analytical skills and the capacity to communicate clearly, this may be the role you are looking for. To be successful you will demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgement in complex situations, while complying with law and other requirements. You will also possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• A partially completed degree in laws or a completed comparable degree and/or experience in the legal profession is highly desirable.
• Experience with the correctional environment and corrections management.
• Experience in using a range of IT business and office applications.
• Driver’s licence is essential.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:

• a one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements;
• a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and
• a copy of your current drivers licence.

Please ensure you submit all required items.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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