Overview of the team The Legal Practice Management Team provides practice management services and supports the Legal Group in the delivery of quality legal services with a focus on continuous improvement. The team develops and implements governance frameworks, monitors risk, and coordinates input to reports and briefs to support Comcare in meeting its internal and external reporting obligations. The team are responsible for engaging external Legal Services Providers (LSP) on behalf of Comcare and the team supports the Director, Legal Practice Management to allocate matters and monitor LSP performance. Overview of the role As an Assistant Director, you will support the Director Legal Practice Management in performing their role to provide client-focused practice management services. You will resolve problems and manage risk effectively and manage your own workload in a manner consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, the Legal Services Directions 2025, and internal Comcare policies and procedures. You will provide strategic leadership to achieve organisational and team objectives through successful planning, and participating, contributing and collaborating across Comcare and with external stakeholders. As an Assistant Director, you will: manage your own workload autonomously. lead and manage staff building commitment to share goals and providing strategic direction. develop, maintain and implement legal frameworks and strategies. prepare briefs, policies, procedures and processes under limited direction. conduct legal practice management functions. initiate and drive continuous improvement and manage change. In this role you will need to be flexible, resilient and adaptable to enable you to manage changing priorities. A collaborative approach is required to support productive and constructive relationships internally and externally. You will also be responsible for exercising judgement, discretion and confidentiality in the management of sensitive information. Desirable experience Demonstrated experience in administrative, data and financial management. Eligibility and specific conditions of employment Australian citizenship. Character clearance (Australian Criminal History Check). Employee health declaration. Six months probationary period for new engagements. How to apply Please review the Job Information Pack below and provide a statement of claims with your responses outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities and role approximately 750 words (not exceeding one page). Please note: The vacancy closes at 11:59pm, Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney time). If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact recruitment@comcare.gov.au
