Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 862533
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Classification: LEC3 -LEC4
Salary Range: $120,018 - $130,919, $142,323 -$153,824 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 10 November2026
About theOpportunity
The primary purpose of the Legal Officer is to provide adviceand support to the Attorney-General and Chief Executive on legalpolicy, law reform and implementation of the Attorney-General'slegislative programme under the supervision of the Director,Legislative Services, or a Senior Legal Officer within LegislativeServices.
About theBusiness
The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) forms an importantportfolio within the South Australian Government. AGD provideshigh-level legal services and advice to Ministers and agenciesacross the whole of government, specialist policy advice,regulation and compliance, and direct service delivery to thepublic. The AGD strives to promote justice through protectingrights and holding people to account according to the law,improving safety, and contributing to an efficient and fair justicesystem.
Legislative Services is responsible for providing specialisedlegal policy advice and developing and reviewing legislativeproposals affecting legislation aligned to the Attorney-General'sDepartment and the Attorney-General. It delivers a researchcapacity to the Attorney-General in participation on MinisterialCouncils and represents the Attorney-General on inter-departmentaland inter-governmental committees that assist in meeting theoverall AGD objectives.
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificateclearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicantswill be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) underany circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing sowill not be recoverable from the AGD.
- Some out of hours work may be required.
- Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
- Admitted, or eligible for admission, as a Practitioner ofthe Supreme Court of South Australia.
Additional Notes
For further information about this exciting opportunity that isnot covered by this website please contact Claire Morgan, DirectorLegislative Services on7322 7182, 0402 641 940or claire.morgan@sa.gov.au .
The Attorney-General’s Departmentvalues workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander People and people with disability are strongly encouragedto apply.
The South Australian public sectorsupports flexible ways of working including part-time workingarrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverseand desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunitiesfor more South Australians.
We are committed to makingreasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-freerecruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have anysupport or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us atthe time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ .
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.
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