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Positions vacant

Senior Legal Officer (Legal Executive Level 1)

Professional Service Review (PSR) is an Agency within the Health and Aged Care portfolio whose work protects the integrity of the Medicare, child dental benefits and the pharmaceutical benefits programs (PBS). PSR is established under Part VAA of the Health Insurance Act 1973, which sets out the role and powers of the Agency, as well as the process that it must follow when conducting its work.

The Case Management Unit is a small team that reports to the General Counsel and supports the Director, Associate Directors, Committees and the DA to manage and progress cases which have been referred to PSR efficiently and effectively.

The key duties of the position include:

The SLO provides guidance on procedural, legislative and regulatory matters in the context of the PSR scheme (set out in Part VAA of the HI Act).

The SLO is predominantly responsible for day-to-day oversight and delivery of work in relation to matters at the Director or Associate Director stage of the review process, in line with statutory timeframes. This involves managing a small caseload as well as supervising and developing case managers and working collaboratively in a small team. As part of matter management, the SLO may provide legal advice both independently and under the direction of senior legal staff.

The SLO may also assist Principal Legal Officers in managing cases at the Committee stage of the review process, including drafting relevant documents and attending hearings.   

Location: all locations
Salary: $123,738 - $146,736 plus 15.4% superannuation
Contact: georgia.okeefe@psr.gov.au
To apply: https:www.psr.gov.au/our-employment-opportunities
Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 26 October

 

Principal Legal Officer (Legal Executive Level 2)

Professional Service Review (PSR) is an Agency within the Health and Aged Care portfolio whose work protects the integrity of the Medicare, child dental benefits and the pharmaceutical benefits programs (PBS). PSR is established under Part VAA of the Health Insurance Act 1973, which sets out the role and powers of the Agency, as well as the process that it must follow when conducting its work.

The Case Management Unit is a small team that reports to the General Counsel and supports the Director, Associate Directors, Committees and the DA to manage and progress cases which have been referred to PSR efficiently and effectively.

The key duties of the position include:
The PLO works autonomously and is accountable for the delivery of legal services and advice provided by the Case Management Unit staff. The PLO determines case strategy and direction and implements required system changes within the Case Management Unit to ensure efficient delivery of services to PSR entities. 

The PLO makes recommendations and provides advice on solutions and emerging issues that may impact the Case Management Unit, PSR, the PSR Scheme and broader medicare regulatory landscape. The PLO provides strategic and technical advice in relation to both PSR cases and broader Agency objectives. The PLO will collaborate within PSR and share experience on matters of significance to the PSR scheme. The PLO is ultimately accountable for the delivery of Director, Associate Director and Committee stage PSR work. 
The role involves demonstrating high levels of professional leadership and guidance including allocation of resources and workloads and contributing to ongoing improvements in workflow and team structure. 
The PLO is responsible for the provision of advice to the Director, Associate Directors or to a PSR Committee in respect of allocated matters. The PLO is also responsible for the management and conduct of Committee processes, including the hearing, and the delivery of Committee Reports within agreed timeframes. 

The PLO is responsible for ensuring that the management of cases complies with legislative requirements and administrative law principles. 
The PLO role includes managing the provision of procedural, legislative and regulatory matters in the context of the PSR scheme (set out in Part VAA of the HI Act) and in relation to privacy, Freedom of Information and Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) requirements.  

Location: Canberra preferred
Salary: $160,476 - $173,361 plus 15.4% superannuation
Contact: margaret.parker@psr.gov.au
To apply: https:www.psr.gov.au/our-employment-opportunities
Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 26 October

EL1 Assistant Director, Legal Advising (Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security)

The Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Director, Legal Advising. 

This is a diverse role that includes providing legal advice, conducting legal education and training, and preparing submissions for parliamentary committees. The Assistant Director Legal will be expected to provide clear and practical legal advice to senior management and internal stakeholders on a range of different legal matters. 

More information can be found here.

Location: Barton, ACT
Closing date: 11:30 pm, 26 October 2025
Contact email: oigis-recruitment@igis.gov.au

ACT Government Solicitor - Temporary Register

Roles: 
Solicitor (Government Solicitor 1) – New to practice PQE – Salary Range $89,677 to $131,720
Senior Solicitor (Government Solicitor 2) – 2+ years PQE - Salary range $137,799 - $164,314 
Principal Solicitor (Government Solicitor 3) – 5+ years PQE – Salary range $171,626 to $193,478

Are you interested in temporary employment with the ACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS) and broadening your government legal expertise?  If so, you are invited to submit your curriculum vitae for placement on the ACTGS’ Temporary Employment Register.

How to apply: If you are interested in being placed on the Temporary Employment Register, please email your curriculum vitae and completed Temporary Employment Register Form to ACTGSO@act.gov.au.

More information: available here.

Please contact ACTGSHR@act.gov.au if you have any questions.

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