Legal Officer

Classification: LE3
Salary Range: $112,715-$120,823 + Superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave adjusted pro-rata for part time employment.
Duration: Up to 10 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 30 August 2026

About the Opportunity

The Legal Officer independently assesses sensitive and complex complaints and reports made to the Office for Public Integrity under the ICAC Act and makes considered recommendations for action, in accordance with relevant legislation. The Legal Officer plays a key role in discharging the OPI’s statutory functions under the PCD Act by monitoring and reviewing assessments by police, facilitating the referral of complaints and reports and assisting with consultation with SA Police as required by section 28 of the PCD Act. The Legal Officer exercises delegated authority to determine the action to be taken in respect of certain complaints and reports under the ICAC Act. The Legal Officer will communicate the outcome of assessments to a broad range of stakeholders and establish themselves as a point of contact with key stakeholders. The Legal Officer presents education sessions about the role of the OPI to public officers. As an experienced member of the Legal Team, the Legal Officer provides supervision, guidance and support to junior Legal Officers and Paralegals and strives to share their knowledge and experience with the team.

About the Business

The Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012 (ICAC Act) establishes the Office for Public Integrity (OPI) as an independent statutory authority.

• The functions of the OPI under the ICAC Act are:

  • To receive and assess complaints about public administration from members of the public;

  • To receive and assess reports about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in public administration from inquiry agencies, public authorities and public officers; and

  • To refer complaints and reports to inquiry agencies, public authorities and public officers or to determine to take no action in accordance with this section.

• The functions of the OPI under the Police Complaints and Discipline Act 2016 (PCD Act) are:

  • To oversee the assessment and investigation of complaints and reports relating to designated officers;

  • To oversee the operation and enforcement of the PCD Act; and

  • to refer certain complaints and reports to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and the Office for Public Integrity please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Office for Public Integrity | Office for Public Integrity

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.

• Employment-related Screening Check required.

• Some out of hours work may be required.

• Hold a Degree in Law and be admitted, or eligible to be admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of South Australia.

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 Daniel Snadden, Manager Corporate and Engagement, Office of Public Integrity on 7322 7436 or snadden.daniel@opi.sa.gov.au

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

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/.