Paralegal
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 846817 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Classification: ASO3 About the Opportunity The Paralegal is responsible for receiving, registering and responding to new enquiries and complaints and reports about public officers under the ICAC Act and designated officers under the PCD Act. The Paralegal also provides administrative support to the OPI. The Paralegal ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of OPI processes and provides excellent customer service, including by identifying matters that require an early resolution and making recommendations about the resolution of matters to a Legal Officer. The Paralegal has a varied caseload including assessing simple complaints and reports against the ICAC Act, reviewing simple assessments of complaints and reports under the PCD Act and assisting with facilitating referrals to other agencies. The Paralegal will prepare written documents, assist with records and file management and research information to assist the legal officers. About the Business The Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012 (ICAC Act) establishes the Office for Public Integrity (OPI) as an independent statutory authority. The functions of the OPI under the ICAC Act are:
The functions of the OPI under the Police Complaints and Discipline Act 2016 (PCD Act) are:
The OPI also receives appropriate disclosures under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and the Office for Public Integrity, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Office for Public Integrity | Office for Public Integrity
Special Conditions for Employment Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Additional Notes You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications. For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Dimitra Papadopoulos, Legal Officer, Office for Public Integrity on 873227890 or Dimitra.Papadopoulos@sa.gov.au
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/. Applications close: 12/06/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - ASO3 Paralegal JPS.pdf - Job Application Pack.pdf Flexibility Statement
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