• A regional salary allowance of 15% of the per annum salary whilst employed in the Whyalla or Port Augusta role.
• A $10,000 incentive payment for commencing a regional role, paid over the life of the contract.
• A commitment to maintaining your professional and personal connections to Adelaide; with funded return trips to Adelaide, including for targeted professional development and health care needs.
• Generous relocation assistance; including removalist expenses, one-way moving and travel costs, and short-term accommodation support.

Salary Range

Appointment will be made based on your experience at either the LSC1 or LSC2 classification.

• LSC1 - $74,599 to $85,071 per annum pro rata plus the 15% allowance and 12% superannuation.
• LSC2 - $90,080 to $101,620 per annum pro rata plus the 15% allowance and 12% superannuation.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Legal Services is able to offer its employees attractive salary sacrifice arrangements, including up to $15,900 pre-tax Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses.

Term of Employment

Temporary contract up to 24 months is available at the LSC1 or LSC2 classification level, appointment will be made depending on experience.

What You Need for Success

The ideal candidate will be appointed based on their experience at either the LSC1 or LSC2 classification level and will be able to demonstrate the following:


The ideal LSC2 candidate will:

• Hold an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate or currently eligible to apply for an unrestricted Category C Practising Certificate.
• Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and High Court of Australia or eligible for admission.
• Possess a minimum of 2 years post admission legal experience.
• Deliver high quality, concise advice by assessing problems logically, thoroughly and reliably with due skill and diligence.
• Relate well to members of the judiciary, support staff, government and non-government agencies, other professional organisations, fellow legal practitioners and members of the public.
• Have experience in private or public legal practice files management, including practice management tools and systems.
• Have a broad knowledge of governmental and private agencies in the social welfare and justice system.

The ideal LSC1 candidate will:

• Hold a Category C Practising Certificate or currently eligible to apply for a Category C Practising Certificate.
• Be an admitted practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia and High Court of Australia or eligible for admission.
• Deliver high quality, concise advice by assessing problems logically, thoroughly and reliably with due skill and diligence.
• Relate well to members of the judiciary, support staff, government and non-government agencies, other professional organisations, fellow legal practitioners and members of the public.
• Have experience in establishing trust and confidence with clients and key stakeholders.
• Have a broad knowledge of governmental and private agencies in the social welfare and justice system.

Location

The towns of Whyalla and Port Augusta are located on Eyre Peninsula's Spencer Gulf and offers an opportunity for you to live and work within a region where you can discover unique Australian natural wonders and the magic of exploring the Outback and the Flinders Ranges.

Workplace Benefits

We provide a range of financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include:

• 5 weeks of Annual Leave for those employed within the LSC classification stream.
• The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues in a supportive workplace that is concerned about employee well-being.
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits through Smart Salary (as outlined above).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Payment of Practising Certificate for legal staff.
• Payment of relevant Professional memberships.
• Support for employees and their family through our inclusive Employee Assistance Program.
• Supported training and development opportunities in areas including working with vulnerable clients, cultural sensitivity and trauma informed practice.
• Access to a comprehensive in-house legal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
• Contemporary workplace accommodation.
• Career development opportunities within the team and the organisation.
• Payment of employment screening checks.
• Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.

Next Steps

To apply for this role, you will need to click on the Apply now button. Have your resume, preferably in a PDF version ready to be attached and a cover letter.

Should you require any further information please direct your query to Tanya Chumak, Senior Lawyer on (08) 8686 2200.

Please refer to the position descriptions for more detail

• LSC1 Duty Lawyer - Northern Region
• LSC2 Lawyer - Northern Region

We welcome applications from everyone. We are an inclusive employer, and support diversity and inclusion by recognising our staff for their unique qualities, ideas, and insights.

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.