Job Description

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About the Role

Reporting to the Project Director and supervised by a senior member of the Office of the Crown Solicitor, the senior Legal Practitioner role is a key part of the project team and has primary responsibility for overseeing the legal and governance management relating to the Multipurpose Stadium. Supported by the Office of the Crown Solicitor and external legal counsel you will oversee the Multipurpose Stadium procurement and associated procurements and deliver legal strategy and day to day management and ensure MPDC’s commercial interests are protected and optimised.

As the senior Legal Practitioner based in the project office, you will influence and guide the project legal and governance management, working closely with the executive leadership team, site based project team, and specialist project advisors.

To be successful in this role you will be a respected legal advisor with experience in large, complex and novel infrastructure construction projects. You will be skilled at navigating complex environments, manage and mitigate risk, influence diverse stakeholders and have an outcome delivery approach.

Period of Appointment

Fixed term for 4 years from appointment.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Specific duties

In addition to the duties outlined in the Statement of Duties you would be expected to assist the Project Director and their team with a variety of legal tasks throughout the lifecycle of the Stadium project. In doing so you will work alongside the Office of the Crown Solicitor and external and other internal legal counsel. You will be required to assist with:

• a variety of legal tasks associated with the running of the two stage RFT process, issue and departure tracking, responding to clarification queries, assisting with contract negotiation and drafting;
• contract administration and management tasks including reviewing claims and notices on behalf of the Principal;
• early dispute avoidance and resolution and in assisting in briefing external counsel if required;
• procurement and contract administration of ancillary contract such as the Goods Shed Relocation and Bulk Earthworks Contracts;
• ensuring compliance with the State Policies and Projects (Macquarie Point Precinct) Order 2025, including liaising with the Solicitor General where required;
• drafting third party agreements in a variety of forms;
• general company secretarial tasks and preparation of issues papers to the MPDC board;
• preparation and review of advice and papers provide to the oversight committee and other governance forums;
• support on smaller procurements related to the Stadium project; and
• ensuring compliance with the Treasurer’s Instructions.

Essential Requirements

• Admitted or eligible for admission as a Barrister or Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (358184) Legal Practitioner.docx

Statement of Duties (358184) Legal Practitioner.pdf

Information for applicants (Crown Law).docx

Information for applicants (Crown Law).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4911.

For more information

Chelsea Trubody-Jager
Director Crown Law
Chelsea.Trubody-Jager@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 3635