Who we are We are Australia's National Vocational Education and Training (VET) regulator. What we do We regulate providers that deliver VET qualifications and courses to students in Australia or offer Australian qualifications internationally, providers that deliver VET courses to overseas students, and certain providers that deliver English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students. We also accredit VET courses to make sure nationally approved standards are met. Why we do it We ensure quality VET so that students, industry, governments and the community have confidence in the integrity of national qualifications issues by training providers, and that students are protected from any practices that come at the expense of their ability to gain the required competencies. ASQA supports and promotes a strong team culture, a safe, healthy and happy workplace and the sharing of knowledge. Visit our website for more information about ASQA , including our role and how we regulate. About the team The Review and Appeals Team has responsibility for undertaking statutory reviews of primary decisions to ensure that ASQA's decisions support the integrity of the national qualifications issued by training providers, and to ensure that all stakeholders can have confidence in the decisions made by ASQA. The Team also manages cases that are in dispute in the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). The function conducted by the Review and Appeals Team ensure procedural integrity and promote both accountability and confidence in ASQA's regulatory processes. The key duties of the position include About the Opportunity We are seeking a Paralegal Officer to provide support to the team through preparing required documents, document management, and general administrative tasks as required. The Paralegal Officer is responsible for managing a range of duties, in the context of assisting and supporting the Team, by providing efficient paralegal and administrative support in the conduct of internal and external review proceedings. Key responsibilities include: managing the team's inbox and calendars, including responding to or redirecting queries as appropriate, and filing emails and documents assisting with the preparation of documents, primarily in matters before the Administrative Reviews Tribunal (ART) responding or drafting responses to correspondence liaising with relevant court and tribunal registries general administrative tasks as required, including: undertaking data entry and reporting responsibilities using relevant internal databases, registers, and other tools undertaking accurate records management in accordance with approved processes simple budgeting and associated reporting responsibilities, including the preparation of invoices for payment and purchase order requests. Skills and experience To succeed in this role, you will have: knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire the knowledge of, the Acts and compliance requirements relevant to the VET and overseas student sectors, including an understanding of the Commonwealth Legal Framework experience undertaking a broad range of administrative support activities including an understanding of the principles of good public administration and/or of legal administrative or paralegal support intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel and experience using other information systems and databases highly developed attention to detail highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to professionally manage internal and external relationships highly developed organisation skills including the ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure with minimum supervision. What we offer We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. You will be joining a dynamic workforce at ASQA that will support you to thrive in your career. You will have access to: generous leave entitlements a competitive salary (with clear and transparent salary progression and scheduled salary increases) 15.4% superannuation flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance, including working from home and hybrid working arrangements flexible working hours professional development opportunities health and wellbeing events throughout the year free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members a $300 annual healthy lifestyle allowance additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period. Benefits of working in the APS Purpose and meaning - the Australian Public Service (APS) offers a clear purpose and meaningful work where you can make a positive impact in people's lives. Opportunities to learn and grow - regardless of where you are in your career or what your skills are, there's a pathway and role for you. Community and belonging - we believe everyone belongs. Our leaders are focused on building a workplace which values diverse views, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. Flexibility and balance - we are committed to offering flexibility for all APS roles. We know flexibility is important so you can balance your work and personal priorities. Conditions and lifestyle - be a part of a secure, dynamic public service with great conditions of employment in a diverse range of roles and locations to support your lifestyle. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA) community, people with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with neurological differences.
