At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality legal advice and support to enhance education services.
- Company: Department for Education committed to unlocking every child's potential.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: Law degree and eligibility for admission to the Supreme Court of South Australia.
The predicted salary is between 99464 - 99464 $ per year.
Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
The Solicitor reports to the Assistant Director, Legal Services and is ultimately accountable to the Chief Legal Officer, Legal Services. As a member of the in‐house legal team, the Solicitor is responsible for providing assistance and support in the efficient and effective delivery of services across the Department for Education by providing high quality, responsive strategic, legal and policy advice to relevant staff across the department, as well as contributing to the maintenance of efficient work practices within the Legal Services team.
Qualifications
- Essential: A degree in law. Admitted as a Practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia (or be eligible for admission).
- Desirable: At least 3 years' post admission legal experience.
Special conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
Remuneration
LE2 $87,695 - $99,464 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Rebecca Walker, Assistant Director - Legal Services, via tel: (08) 8226 1555 or email: [email protected]
Additional Note
This is a full‐time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12‐month term contract. Applications close: 13/11/2026 11:30 PM.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‐time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
LE2 - Solicitor in Adelaide employer: Department for Education, South Australia
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Contact Details:
Department for Education, South Australia Recruitment Team
