Executive Level 1 - Senior Legal Officer, Business Services

• Ongoing / Non-ongoing - Full time
• $122,535 - $134,805 plus 15.4% superannuation.
• Canberra, Adelaide, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray Bridge, Albury/Wodonga
  
  

Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.

We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the

The Position

There is a vacancy for an experienced lawyer with an understanding of government legal practice and expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Commonwealth procurement and funding;
• administrative law/ statutory interpretation;
• water/ natural resources law; and/ or
• information law and privacy.
  
  

The successful candidate will work closely with officials across the agency, and more broadly across government, supporting all areas of the agency’s work. This is an opportunity to be a leader in a close-knit team supporting the agency on a range of interesting issues.

Your Key Responsibilities In This Role Are To

• Provide timely, accurate and client-focused legal advice on government law issues.
• Provide advice on Commonwealth procurement and funding; administrative law/ statutory interpretation; water/ natural resources law; and/ or information law and privacy.
• Co-ordinate the delivery of legal services by external legal service providers.
• Represent, liaise and negotiate on behalf of the MDBA, as required.
• Deliver in-house training on legal matters, as required.
• Have an understanding of the legal and accountability frameworks within which the Commonwealth operates.
• Have the ability to work well in a team environment and to provide leadership.
• Display sound judgement and a sensible approach to management of workflow.
  
  

What We Offer You

• You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
• At the MDBA you will undertake a variety of interesting and challenging work. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise, and work with the Australian community to support a critical resource management initiative.
• Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
• Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
• Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
• Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
• Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
• Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs.
• A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
• Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.
  
  

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For more information regarding this opportunity contact Shenal Siriwardhane, (Deputy General Counsel)