Position vacant at the Legal Aid Commission of New South Wales

23/02/2009

Legal Aid NSW is seeking applicants for the position of director, family law (Permanent full-time).� The total remuneration package is valued at up to $159,086 per annum, including salary ($135,063 to $144,586), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

As the most senior legal professional in the Family Law Division, the successful applicant would:

• manage the resources and services for the statewide family law practice in line with the corporate priorities and objectives;

• develop policies, practices and systems to ensure innovative, high quality legal services to the community; and

• contribute to the broader work of Legal Aid NSW, including strategy, service delivery planning and law reform. �

Selection criteria

• Demonstrated leadership and authority in the practice of family law.�
• High level management skills and experience in the effective utilisation of staffing and financial resources. �

• Strategic analysis, planning and change management skills.

• Proven capacity in reviewing, developing and setting policy, practice and standards in family law.

• High level communication, consultation, interpersonal and written skills.

• Legal qualifications - hold or eligible to hold a current NSW Practising Certificate issued by the Law Society of NSW. �

• Thorough knowledge of, or capacity to acquire knowledge of, legal aid functions and services. �

• Strong commitment and capacity to implement Government and Legal Aid NSW policies and practices. �

Enquiries: Steve O’Connor, deputy chief executive officer, legal, on (02) 9219 5917.

Download an information pack and an application form

Applications to:� Human Resource Management, Office of the Legal Aid Commission, PO Box K847, Haymarket NSW 1238; or via email to employment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

Job Reference No.: EX09/017. Closing Date: Monday, 9 March 2009.

**23 February 2009 **

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