Executive Director, Legal and Legislative Services
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 846842 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Location: Adelaide CBD
About the Opportunity The Executive Director, Legal and Legislative Services provides expert advice to the Chief Executive and the Attorney-General and contributes to the corporate and strategic direction of the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) through membership of the Executive Management Group (EMG). The Executive Director, Legal and Legislative Services ensures a strong and productive connection with legal services entities in AGD and contributes to the development and implementation of corporate policies and programs, to ensure the attainment of organisational goals and objectives. The Executive Director, Legal and Legislative Services works collaboratively with all divisions within AGD and the broader justice sector to ensure legal and operational imperatives are achieved in justice reform initiatives of the Attorney-General and the justice sector. The Executive Director, Legal and Legislative Services oversees a high performing Legislative Services unit which provides specialist legal advice, develops and reviews proposals affecting legislation committed to the Attorney-General.
About the Business The Attorney-General's Department (AGD) promotes justice by protecting the rights of all South Australians, holding people to account according to the law, improving safety, and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.
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 Caroline Mealor, AGD Chief Executive at OCE2@sa.gov.au
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. The Attorney-General’s Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 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: 17/06/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Job Application Pack - Executive.pdf - SAES2 Executive Director Legal and Legislative Services - JPS.pdf Flexibility Statement
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