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Position vacant at the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales

Mon Feb 23 2009

Legal Aid NSW is seeking applicants for the position of director, family law (Permanent full-time).� The total remuneration package is valued at up to $159,086 per annum, including salary ($135,063 to $144,586), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

As the most senior legal professional in the Family Law Division, the successful applicant would:

  • manage the resources and services for the statewide family law practice in line with the corporate priorities and objectives;

  • develop policies, practices and systems to ensure innovative, high quality legal services to the community; and

  • contribute to the broader work of Legal Aid NSW, including strategy, service delivery planning and law reform. �

Selection criteria

  • Demonstrated leadership and authority in the practice of family law.�
  • High level management skills and experience in the effective utilisation of staffing and financial resources. �
  • Strategic analysis, planning and change management skills.

  • Proven capacity in reviewing, developing and setting policy, practice and standards in family law.

  • High level communication, consultation, interpersonal and written skills.

  • Legal qualifications - hold or eligible to hold a current NSW Practising Certificate issued by the Law Society of NSW. �

  • Thorough knowledge of, or capacity to acquire knowledge of, legal aid functions and services. �

  • Strong commitment and capacity to implement Government and Legal Aid NSW policies and practices. �

Enquiries: Steve O’Connor, deputy chief executive officer, legal, on (02) 9219 5917.

Download an information pack and an application form

Applications to:� Human Resource Management, Office of the Legal Aid Commission, PO Box K847, Haymarket NSW 1238; or via email to employment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

Job Reference No.: EX09/017. Closing Date: Monday, 9 March 2009.

23 February 2009

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