About the role
Allygroup is seeking a highly motivated lawyer to work part-time (3 days per week) in the Integrity, Performance and Employment Policy (IPEP) section of our high-profile government client. This role is not strictly legal, but the nature and complexity of the code of conduct matters requires a legal background and expereince managing complex matters similar to those with in the remit of IPEP. This remit generally involves alleged conduct of senior APS employess or agency heads and can be high risk, sensitive and involve media attention. This is a secondment opportunity with an initial four month term and option to extend. Candidates can work from Canberra or remotely.
Primary Responsibilities
Preparing draft correspondence for review by senior executives, e.g. drafting notices of suspected breaches of the Code, letters inviting responses to allegations, and disclosure summaries
Gathering, reviewing and summarising large volumes of information and evidence and making recommendation on next steps and matter management.Engaging with external stakeholders before and throughout misconduct inquiry processes. This may involve, among other things, obtaining information relating to possible referrals of suspected breaches of the Code by APS employees and Agency Heads, and liaising with stakeholders such as Commonwealth agencies and external legal service providers to ensure matters are managed appropriately and efficiently
Reviewing bundles of documents and responses from subjects of inquiries and preparing summaries and recommendations for executives
Drafting briefs to relevant ministers, the APS Commissioner and senior decision makers, with recommendations in relation to specific Code inquiries or the broader management of Code matters and other strategic considerations
Preparing internal reporting documents for senior executives
Contract management and administration, including approaches to market and managing contracts with external service providers
Preparing precedents and building a base of templates for use in Code inquiries to ensure a consistent approach across the section’s matters
Working collaboratively with contacts in Commonwealth agencies to build the a reputation as a trusted partner across the APS
Assisting with the preparation of governance materials, including internal process documents
Managing queries in the team inbox (escalating as appropriate) and other work of the team as required.
Requirements
A Baseline Security Clearance is strongly preferred.
What's in it for you?
Attractive renumeration
Opportunity to join a high-performing team and work on high-profile matters
Generous employee referral program
Opportunity to join an industry leading legal services recruitment agency which provides ongoing opportunities for professional development and connections across the Federal Government
Applying for this role
To submit your application, press ‘Apply Now’. Alternatively, please feel free to call us on (02) 5104 3170 for a confidential discussion or email your resume through to recruitment@allygroup.com.au.
About Allygroup
Allygroup is a law firm which specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.
Allygroup and our government client are committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, mature age workers, as well as young workers and disability carers.
Allygroup and our government client will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.