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Comcare has an ongoing vacancy for an APS Level 6 Legal Adviser in the Statutory Oversight team, in Canberra or Melbourne, Full time or Part time available. A merit pool may be created and used to fill similar ongoing and nonongoing vacancies. Overview of team and role The Statutory Oversight team is responsible for providing expert advice on the application of statutory processes to business areas within Comcare and acts as Comcares liaison with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and the Commonwealth Ombudsman. Statutory Oversight actively promotes Privacy and develops Comcarewide privacy training and is responsible for ensuring Privacy Impact Assessments are completed and that Comcares activities are consistent with the Privacy Act 1988. The team is responsible for undertaking all of Comcares freedom of information functions as well as receiving Public Interest Disclosures (PID) and coordinating PID investigations. They also facilitate administrative access to personal information under the statutory requirements in the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act). Legal Advisers are responsible for managing a case load of various requests including: Providing advice on administrative law matters including FOI and privacy and undertaking administrative decision making. Adhoc matters and administration tasks to assist the team, Senior Legal Adviser and Director. Legal Advisers may also manage a small team. Mandatory qualifications Admission as a legal practitioner of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory (two years or more post admission experience is desirable). Current Practising Certificate. How to apply The job information pack including how to apply can be obtained from our website About Comcare Canberra, ACT, Australia Comcare is established under the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act). Comcare has functions and responsibilities under the SRC Act, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and the Asbestosrelated Claims (Management of Commonwealth Liabilities) Act 2005 (ARC Act). Under this legislation we have roles as insurer, regulator and scheme manager. We provide expert advice and services to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) and the Seacare Authority, and we manage the Commonwealth''s asbestosrelated claims liabilities. Comcare''s outcome statement describes our success and provides strategic focus for all our efforts: Supporting participation and productivity through healthy and safe workplaces that minimise the impact of harm in workplaces covered by Comcare. Our role is to have a positive impact on reducing injury and harm in the workplace. Comcare''s work underpins quality workplaces and plays a vital role supporting workforce participation and productivity, as well as making an important contribution to the Australian Government''s deregulation agenda. Looking for More Opportunities? Explore more jobs with upfront salary details that respect your worth. #J-18808-Ljbffr