Paralegal - Professional Standards & Investigations - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Department of Communities and Justice

NSW Government -Department of Communities and Justice

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Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Paralegal

Professional Standards & Investigations

Salary:
$79,032-$86,539 pa + Superannuation + Leave Loading

Position Type:
Ongoing and Temporary-Full Time, 35 hours per week

Location:
Strawberry Hills, NSW

Mode:
Hybrid working arrangements (ability to work some days from home and some days in the office)

Your role
Professional Standards & Investigations (PSI) is the divisional unit of Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) which:

Receives and handles misconduct allegations against CSNSW employees;
Investigates misconduct allegations as required;
Provides training, support and guidance to staff and management regarding workplace misconduct and reporting of misconduct;
Assists and advises decisionmakers in relation to misconduct proceedings against employees.

The PSI are looking for some versatile and motivated paralegals to fill vacancies for up to 12 months.

The PSI is currently expanding and a talent pool will be created to fill future ongoing and temporary paralegal opportunities.

As a paralegal you will be responsible for providing support to the legal officers and Director of PSI in the general provision of efficient and effective legal services ensuring the coordination of, and collaboration between legal and project work undertaken by the PSI and the core work of the specialist practice within the PSI relating to professional misconduct.

What we re looking for

Be currently undertaking or have completed studies leading to a legal qualification;
Act with integrity, uphold and promote public sector values;
Have experience in providing legal, clerical and administrative support and client service;
Effectively manage competing priorities in a fastpaced dynamic environment;
Have strong written and verbal communication skills;
Work collaboratively and focus on building rapport with key stakeholders;
Have proficient computer literacy skills.

Essential Requirements

Current driver s licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role
Preparedness to travel to/work from a rural location as required, including travelling to correctional centres/facilities.

Download the role description

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.

We do work that really matters

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety.

It serves a key function of the NSW Justice sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.

Are you ready to join us

Applications close 17th November 2023 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question
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.

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