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Legal Assistant / Secretary - Open Government, Information and PrivacyJoin to apply for the Legal Assistant / Secretary - Open Government, Information and Privacy role at NSW Department of Communities and JusticeLegal Assistant / Secretary - Open Government, Information and Privacy19 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Legal Assistant / Secretary - Open Government, Information and Privacy role at NSW Department of Communities and JusticeVarious ongoing and temporary positions - Full-Time (35 HPW)Clerk Grade 1/2, base salary ($75,728 - $82,329), plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingParramattaVarious ongoing and temporary positions - Full-Time (35 HPW)Clerk Grade 1/2, base salary ($75,728 - $82,329), plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingYour roleWant to make a change for the better? Join a dynamic, collaborative, and diverse team in the Departments Open Government, Information and Privacy (OGIP) Unit. You will play a key role in ensuring DCJs compliance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act), Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act), and subpoenas. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to transparency, privacy, and compliance while developing your career. We offer flexible work practices, on-the-job training, and a supportive environment to help you succeed.What Youll DoProvide clerical and administrative support to solicitors and legal staff in the Open Government, Information and Privacy Unit, DCJ Legal (OGIP), for the processing and determination of applications under the following legislation/schemes:Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA).Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA).Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIPA).National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2018.Subpoena work and other statutory applications in relation to the provision of information.You Will AlsoReview and register a high volume of applications received under the above outlined legislative schemes.Respond to telephone and email enquiries from internal and external clients in a professional, compassionate and responsive manner.Provide accurate word-processing and data entry services, draft correspondence, such as, letters, emails, and related documentation in line with Departmental approved style guidelines and policies/procedures.Assist with financial management processes including the creation of invoices and banking monies received.What Were Looking ForEnsure that internal communications are clear, concise, and relevant to the audience.Handle and resolve complex enquiries to ensure accurate information and timely resolution, especially regarding compliance.Clear and professional interaction with various stakeholders and handling sensitive information with confidentiality.Download the role description.To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the Apply now button.We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.What We OfferWe offer a variety of benefits, including:A challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.We do work that really mattersWorking for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We''re focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. Its work that really matters.Apply now and join Australias top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!Are you ready to join us?Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date rsum (maximum 5 pages).Essential RequirementsFingerprint checks are required to be conducted at a Police Station and obtained prior to commencing with the Department.National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014Current and valid Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012Applications close 3 August 2025 (11:59pm AEST).Got a question?For more information about the role or what its like to work for DCJ, please contact Hayley Croft on (02) 9716 2624 or via Hayley.Croft@dcj.nsw.gov.auIf youve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Paola Pia | Talent Acquisition Officer, via paola.pina@dcj.nsw.gov.auVisit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.Other InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.Thank you for your interest in this role. 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