Stepping Into Internship Program - Position Description The Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses. Position Title VIC Department of Treasury and Finance – Legal Intern Location Melbourne Position Duration Minimum of 152 hours or 4 weeks full time Commencing Dec 2019 – Feb 2020 Position Overview Key accountabilities In this role, you will be exposed to the day-to-day work undertaken by the team, and will have the opportunity to participate in projects and transactions. You will be expected to contribute to the team’s work in the following areas: Communication and technical legal skills Assisting with conducting research and communicating your findings. Assisting with drafting advice, contracts, legal instruments, correspondence, briefs for Ministers and senior executives, and Cabinet submissions and policy proposals. Leadership and teamwork Contributing to DTF Legal’s positive culture by working cooperatively and flexibly with a diverse team of lawyers. Client focus and stakeholder relationships Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au
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Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.
Position Title
VIC Department of Treasury and Finance – Legal Intern
Location
Melbourne
Position Duration
Minimum of 152 hours or 4 weeks full time
Commencing Dec 2019 – Feb 2020
Position Overview
Key accountabilities
In this role, you will be exposed to the day-to-day work undertaken by the team, and will have the opportunity to participate in projects and transactions. You will be expected to contribute to the team’s work in the following areas:
Communication and technical legal skills
Assisting with conducting research and communicating your findings.
Assisting with drafting advice, contracts, legal instruments, correspondence, briefs for Ministers and senior executives, and Cabinet submissions and policy proposals.
Leadership and teamwork
Contributing to DTF Legal’s positive culture by working cooperatively and flexibly with a diverse team of lawyers.
Client focus and stakeholder relationships
Supporting the development of close, effective and open relationships with other DTF business units, other departments and agencies.
Maintaining a client-focus in the delivery of advice and other work
Proactive matter management and strategic insight
Proactively monitor your workload and assist team members to ensure deadlines are met.
Undertake other tasks relevant to DTF Legal’s and Corporate and Government Services Division’s responsibilities, including corporate development and projects and organisational development initiatives to improve culture and performance.
Key selection criteria
Technical ability - Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills demonstrated by strong academic performance.
Communication skills – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to communicate complex ideas clearly, concisely and with a logical structure.
Teamwork and leadership – Ability to perform and contribute in a team-focussed work environment, and take leadership and responsibility for your performance.
Client focus and stakeholder relationships – Able to demonstrate an understanding of the way DTF Legal’s work is used by clients, and the factors that contribute to strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Matter management – Demonstrated ability to proactively manage and prioritise workloads, and identify and raise risks and issues.
Ideal Degree/Discipline
Legal and Law-related study or with other legal-related qualifications will also be considered.
Applicants are not expected to have any prior practical experience in the field of law.
Eligibility Requirements
Second last or final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree
Australian citizens, Permanent residents and International Students with Full working rights
Identify as having disability
Candidates may be required to undergo a background check security clearance
Apply Here
www.tfaforms.com/420924
Contact the AND Programs Team at [email protected] or 03 9621 1562 for further information.
Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.
