Director, Counter-Terrorism Legislation Section

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Acendre Full time
Employment Opportunity

The Counter-Terrorism Legislation Section within the Security Law and Policy Branch is in charge of various national security laws and policies, covering counter-terrorism offenses and associated police powers, as well as legislative frameworks for handling high-risk terrorist offenders nearing release from prison. This section aids the Attorney-General in leading responses to national security issues to ensure that legal frameworks align with the threat environment and uphold the rule of law. Recent initiatives have involved spearheading reforms to ban the display of Nazi symbols and the spread of extremist material.

The Section seeks a Director to oversee the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Section and address a variety of legal and policy matters related to national security priorities.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing advice on intricate legal and policy matters
  • Executing legislative projects, often within tight timeframes
  • Producing top-notch briefs, correspondence, and other documents in high-pressure settings
  • Advocating for AGD's interests in interdepartmental and intergovernmental activities
  • Keeping colleagues abreast of significant developments
  • Actively engaging with stakeholders to advance tasks
How You Can Contribute to Making a Difference

Alongside relevant experience regarding the aforementioned priorities, we are looking for candidates with the following skills and competencies:
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
  • Strong leadership skills, capable of fostering staff growth
  • Collaborative and constructive work approach with diverse stakeholders
  • Robust strategic and analytical proficiencies
  • Proven capability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and adapt to shifting environments
  • Demonstrated personal resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence
We are dedicated to offering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Various flexible work options, such as adjusted hours and part-time arrangements, are on the table.



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